Joseph McNamara (Virginia)
2024 - Present
2026
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Joseph McNamara (Republican Party) (also known as Joe) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 40. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 14, 2026.
McNamara (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 40. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Joseph McNamara was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned a B.S. in commerce, accounting, and finance from the University of Virginia in 1985. McNamara's career experience includes owning Katie’s Ice Cream and Chocolates and the Salem Ice Cream Parlor. McNamara was elected to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors from 1998 to 2009 and again from 2014-2018.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
McNamara was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee
- Counties, Cities and Towns Committee
- House Finance Committee
2020-2021
McNamara was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
McNamara was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 40
Incumbent Joseph McNamara defeated Misty Vickers in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 40 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph McNamara (R) | 59.7 | 15,889 | |
 | Misty Vickers (D) | 40.1 | 10,667 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 56 | ||
| Total votes: 26,612 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Misty Vickers advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 40.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph McNamara advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 40.
Endorsements
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8
Incumbent Joseph McNamara defeated Dustin Wimbish (Unofficially withdrew) in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph McNamara (R) | 70.7 | 25,030 | |
| Dustin Wimbish (D) (Unofficially withdrew) | 28.5 | 10,090 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 272 | ||
| Total votes: 35,392 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Dustin Wimbish advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 8.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph McNamara advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 8.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8
Incumbent Joseph McNamara defeated Darlene Lewis in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph McNamara (R) | 66.4 | 15,195 | |
| Darlene Lewis (D) | 33.5 | 7,673 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 22,890 | ||||
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2018
A special election for District 8 of the Virginia House of Delegates was held on November 6, 2018. Political parties had until August 17 to nominate a candidate.
On July 27, 2018, state Delegate Greg Habeeb (R) announced that he would resign on August 31, 2018, citing a desire to spend more time with his family and working for his law firm.[3]
General election
Special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8
Joseph McNamara defeated E. Carter Turner III in the special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph McNamara (R) | 62.0 | 21,801 | |
| E. Carter Turner III (D) | 37.8 | 13,292 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 47 | ||
| Total votes: 35,140 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
Joseph McNamara did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Joseph McNamara did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 40 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 40 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Dan Helmer (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 40 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 8 2019-2024 |
Succeeded by Irene Shin (D) |
