David M. Ainsworth

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	(1954-07-08)July 8, 1954 Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died	May 31, 2019(2019-05-31) (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

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.

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

1. "Representative David Ainsworth". Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont Legislature. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
2. "David Ainsworth's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
3. "Obituary for David M. Ainsworth at Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home".
4. Rob Wolfe. "Rivals Ainsworth, Buxton Meet Again in Windsor-Orange 1". Valley News. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
5. "Primary Source: Ainsworth Appears to Win Recount by One Vote". Valley News. December 14, 2016.
6. "Primary Source: Filmmaker O'Brien unseats Ainsworth for Tunbridge-Royalton House seat". VTDigger.org. November 7, 2018.

External links

• Official page at the Vermont Legislature
• Profile at Vote Smart
• David M. Ainsworth at Ballotpedia