Sharpe James

Sharpe James (born February 20, 1936) is a Democratic politician from New Jersey, who served as State Senator for the 29th Legislative District and was 35th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. James was the second African American Mayor of Newark and served five four-year terms before declining to run for re-election. From June 1999 until July 2006, James simultaneously served as Mayor of Newark and New Jersey State Senator. He declined to run for re-election to the State Senate in 2007; his term as Senator expired in January 2008. Prior to politics, James worked as a teacher, athletic director and professor at Essex County College.

James Sharpe may refer to:

• James Sharpe (Australian politician) (1868-1935), Australian politician
• James Sharpe (Canadian politician) (1846-?), English-born pioneer and politician in Ontario, Canada
• James Sharpe (Dutch politician) (born 1962), Dutch politician, businessman and athlete
• James Sharpe (Jesuit) (1577-1630), English Jesuit and professor of scripture