About J. Russell Carpenter
Lived 1927 – 2006 (aged 78). J. Russell Carpenter was an American politician.
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. A member of the Democratic Party, he was defeated for reelection by Republican Mary Madkour in 1992.
Electoral history
Date Election Candidate Party Votes % Vermont House of Representatives, Bennington 2-3 district Nov 8, 1988 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 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 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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Who was J. Russell Carpenter?
American politician (1927-2006)
When was J. Russell Carpenter born?
J. Russell Carpenter was born on 17 December 1927 in New York (state), Schenectady, New York.
When did J. Russell Carpenter die?
J. Russell Carpenter died on 10 June 2006 in Bennington, Vermont, Vermont.
What was J. Russell Carpenter's occupation?
J. Russell Carpenter was a politician.
What nationality was J. Russell Carpenter?
J. Russell Carpenter was American.
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