Jay McNamar

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 (age 77)
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

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

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

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

^ ^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

Jay McNamar at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
Rep. Jay McNamar official Minnesota House of Representatives website
Rep. Jay McNamar official campaign website

[campaign-1] "Meet Jay". Jay McNamar for State Representative. McNamar for House Campaign. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2013.

[McNamar-2] "McNamar, Jay". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 2, 2013.

[3] "Update: Jeff Backer defeats Jay McNamar in District 12A race". morrissuntribune.com/.

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