Joseph McNamara (Virginia politician)
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Joseph P. McNamara | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office November 26, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Habeeb |
| Constituency | 8th district (2018–2024) 40th district (2024–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 (age 61–62) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 5 [1] |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Joseph Patrick McNamara is an American politician. He represents the Virginia's 40th district, which includes the City of Salem, Craig County, and parts of Roanoke and Montgomery Counties.[2] He was sworn in on November 26, 2018, after Greg Habeeb announced he would resign.[3]
McNamara is an accountant and the only licensed CPA in the Virginia House of Delegates.[4] Additionally, he owns an ice cream shop in Roanoke County, Virginia.[5]
Issues and Voting Record in the 2025 Regular Season
[edit]In the 2025 Regular Season, McNamara voted:
- against health insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders [6]
- present for compensation for wrongful incarceration [7]
- against a retail cannabis market [8]
- for health insurance coverage for contraceptive drugs and devices [9]
Elections
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joseph McNamara | 21,801 | 62.04% | ||
| Democratic | E. Carter Turner III | 13,292 | 37.83% | ||
| Other | Write in | 47 | 0.13% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Joseph McNamara Campaign Website". joeforva.com. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ "Virginia House Delegate Member Joseph McNamara". virginiageneralassembly.gov. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ "Del. Greg Habeeb resigns House of Delegates seat, special election to be set". roanoke.com. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ "VSCPA Member McNamara Elected to House of Delegates". Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ "Richmond Sunlight » Del. Joe McNamara (R-Roanoke)". www.richmondsunlight.com. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ "HB2738 Overview". lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "HB1914 Overview". lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "HJ497 Overview". lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "HB2371 Overview". lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "2018 Virginia's 8th House District special election". results.elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved October 14, 2021.