James Herbert Sinclair (October 9, 1871 – September 5, 1943) was American farmer and politician of the Republican Party and Nonpartisan League[1] who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1919 to 1933.

James Sinclair
Portrait by Harris & Ewing c. 1919–1933
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Dakota
In office
March 4, 1919  January 3, 1935
Preceded byPatrick Norton
Succeeded byUsher L. Burdick
Constituency3rd district (1919–1933)
At-large district (1933–1935)
Personal details
BornJames Herbert Sinclair
(1871-10-09)October 9, 1871
DiedSeptember 5, 1943(1943-09-05) (aged 71)
PartyRepublican (NPL)

He was born near St. Marys, Ontario, Canada and moved to Dakota Territory in 1883. He was elected to North Dakota's State House of Representatives, serving from 1915 to 1919.

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  1. "A Farmer Against a Lawyer". The Nonpartisan Leader. 6 (23). June 10, 1918. Retrieved May 10, 2025.

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