Joseph McNamara (Virginia politician)

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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]

Preceded byGreg Habeeb
Constituency8th district (2018–2024)
40th district (2024–present)
Born1963 (age 6263)
Quick facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Preceded by ...
Joseph P. McNamara
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Assumed office
November 26, 2018
Preceded byGreg Habeeb
Constituency8th district (2018–2024)
40th district (2024–present)
Personal details
Born1963 (age 6263)
PartyRepublican
Children5 [1]
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
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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

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

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2018 Special general election for Virginia's 8th House District[10]
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%
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