James J. McNamara

James J. McNamara (April 9, 1927 – November 27, 2022) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the Chittenden 7-5 district of the Vermont House of Representatives.

Life and career
McNamara was born in Colchester, Vermont. He attended Holy Cross College and Cornell Law School.

In 1994, McNamara defeated Steven A. Ciardelli in the general election for the Chittenden 7-5 district of the Vermont House of Representatives, winning 55 percent of the votes. McNamara lost re-election in 2000 due in part to his opposition to the Champlain Flyer rail service.

McNamara died on November 27, 2022, at the age of 95.