James E. Carnes
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Preceded byBob Ney
Succeeded byJoy Padgett
BornFebruary 19, 1942
Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 2026 (aged 84)
St. Clairsville, Ohio, U.S.
James E. Carnes | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 6, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Ney |
| Succeeded by | Joy Padgett |
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| Born | February 19, 1942 Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 2026 (aged 84) St. Clairsville, Ohio, U.S. |
James Edward Carnes (February 19, 1942 – April 25, 2026) was an American politician who was a member of the Ohio Senate from 1995 to 2004, representing the 20th district, which encompassed much of Southeastern Ohio.[1] He was succeeded by Joy Padgett, who was appointed to fill out the remainder of Carnes's term upon his resignation in 2004.
