J. Russell Carpenter

James Russell Carpenter Jr. (December 17, 1927 – June 10, 2006) was an American politician who served for two terms in the Vermont House of Representatives.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was defeated for reelection by Republican Mary Madkour in 1992.

J. Russell Carpenter
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
from the Bennington 2-3 district
In office
January 1989  January 1993
Preceded byJohn Page
Succeeded byMary Madkour
Personal details
Born
James Russell Carpenter Jr.

(1927-12-17)December 17, 1927
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 10, 2006(2006-06-10) (aged 78)
Bennington, Vermont, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Mary Elaine Connifey
(m. 19522006)
Alma materUniversity of Vermont
Siena College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1945–1947
Battles/warsWorld War II

Electoral history

DateElectionCandidatePartyVotes%
Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington 2-3 district
Nov 8, 1988[2] General Timothy R. Corcoran Democratic 2,071 54.97
J. Russell Carpenter Democratic 1,766 46.03
Write-Ins 0 0.00
John Page ran for state senate; seat switched from Republican to Democratic
Nov 6, 1990[3] General Timothy R. Corcoran Democratic 1,616 52.21
J. Russell Carpenter Democratic 1,479 47.79
Write-Ins 0 0.00
Nov 3, 1992[4] General Timothy R. Corcoran Democratic 2,384 43.35
Mary McGarey Madkour Republican 1,656 30.11
J. Russell Carpenter Democratic 1,459 26.53
Write-Ins 0 0.00

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