Carleton James King (June 15, 1904 – November 19, 1977) was an attorney and politician from Saratoga Springs, New York.

A Republican, he was most notable for his service as District Attorney of Saratoga County, New York from 1950 to 1960, and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1961 to 1974.

He became active in politics and government as a Republican, and served as acting city court judge of Saratoga Springs from 1936 to 1941.

In 1950, King won election as district attorney, and he served until resigning at the end of 1960 to assume his seat in the Congress.

[8] In November 1957, leaders of organized crime in New York held a planning conference now known as the Apalachin meeting, which was interrupted by police.

[8] In response, Governor Averell Harriman appointed five District Attorneys, including King, to advise him on new legislation.

[8] In February 1958, the district attorneys recommended creation of a special rackets bureau within the New York State Police.