David M. Ainsworth[2] (July 8, 1954 – May 31, 2019) was an American politician and a Republican member of the Vermont House of Representatives representing Windsor-Orange-1 District.
David M. Ainsworth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Windsor-Orange-1[1] district | |
| In office 2017–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah E. Buxton |
| Succeeded by | John O'Brien |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Rosemary McLaughlin |
| Succeeded by | Sarah E. Buxton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1954 Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2019 (aged 64) Lebanon, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Peggy |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont (BS) |
| Profession | Dairy farmer Vegetable grower/marketer |
Born in Hanover, New Hampshire,[3] he held a B.S. from University of Vermont (1977). Ainsworth was a fifth-generation dairy and vegetable farmer.[4]
Ainsworth was former Royalton Town Moderator. He was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 2016, unseating incumbent Democrat Sarah E. Buxton by one vote.[5] Two years later in 2018, Ainsworth was defeated for re-election by John O'Brien.[6] Ainsworth previously served as the State Representative from 2007 to 2011.
References
edit- ^ "Representative David Ainsworth". Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont Legislature. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ "David Ainsworth's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ "Obituary for David M. Ainsworth at Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home".
- ^ Rob Wolfe. "Rivals Ainsworth, Buxton Meet Again in Windsor-Orange 1". Valley News. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ "Primary Source: Ainsworth Appears to Win Recount by One Vote". Valley News. December 14, 2016.
- ^ "Primary Source: Filmmaker O'Brien unseats Ainsworth for Tunbridge-Royalton House seat". VTDigger.org. November 7, 2018.