George Evans (January 12, 1797 – April 6, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Maine.

He was placed at the head of the Committee on Finance, taking rank above the long list of prominent Whigs, who then composed the majority in the chamber.

Mr. Clay, who had been serving as chairman of the committee, declined in his favor with the remark that "Mr. Evans knew more about the finances than any other public man in the United States.

Evans then practiced law in Portland, Maine and continued to be involved in politics.

According to research conducted in 2022 by The Washington Post, Evans owned at least one slave during his lifetime.