Preceded by redrawn district Name Jay McNamar Children 2 | Spouse(s) Robin Succeeded by Jeff Backer Role Politician | |
Born February 12, 1947 (age 77) ( 1947-02-12 ) Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Alma mater Ellendale Center–University of North Dakota (B.S.) Education North Dakota State Normal and Industrial School Party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Residence Elbow Lake, Minnesota, United States | ||
Meet The Candidates: House District 12A
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.
Contents
- Meet The Candidates House District 12A
- Education
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Personal life
- References
Education
McNamar graduated from Ada High School in Ada, Minnesota. He attended the Ellendale Center–University of North Dakota, graduating with a B.S.
Minnesota House of Representatives
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.
Personal life
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.
References
Jay McNamar Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA