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James E. Carnes American politician, member of the Ohio Senate dead at age 84

James E. Carnes: key obituary facts

Is James E. Carnes dead? Yes. James E. Carnes died on April 25, 2026, at age 84.

Cause of death: James E. Carnes's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was James E. Carnes known for?

They was known as American politician, member of the Ohio Senate (1995–2004).

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Born: (1942-02-19) February 19, 1942 (age 84)Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.

James E.

Carnes, an American politician and member of the Ohio Senate from 1995 to 2004, died on April 25, 2026, at age 84. Carnes represented Ohio’s 20th district, which encompassed much of Southeastern Ohio, before resigning in 2004.

Joy Padgett was appointed to serve the remainder of his term. After leaving the Senate, Carnes became deputy director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

James E. Carnes, 84, American politician, member of the Ohio Senate (1995–2004).

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