Jay McNamar
Jay McNamar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 12A district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Backer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1947 |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Robin |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Elbow Lake, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Ellendale Center–University of North Dakota (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Legislator |
Jay McNamar (born February 12, 1947) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 12A in western Minnesota during the 88th session of the Minnesota legislature.
Education[edit]
McNamar graduated from Ada High School in Ada, Minnesota.[1] He attended the Ellendale Center–University of North Dakota, graduating with a B.S.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives[edit]
McNamar was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012. He was defeated by Republican Jeff Backer during his campaign for reelection in 2014.[3]
Personal life[edit]
McNamar is married to his wife, Robin. They have two children and reside in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, where he served as mayor. He is a retired teacher.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Meet Jay". Jay McNamar for State Representative. McNamar for House Campaign. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ^ a b "McNamar, Jay". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ^ "Update: Jeff Backer defeats Jay McNamar in District 12A race". morrissuntribune.com/.
External links[edit]
- Jay McNamar at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Jay McNamar official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Rep. Jay McNamar official campaign website