George Newell Southwick (March 7, 1863 – October 17, 1912) was an American journalist and politician from Albany, New York.

He attended the Albany Law School, but left before graduating so he could begin a career in journalism.

[1] He supported James G. Blaine for president in 1884, and Benjamin Harrison in 1888, and gave speeches on their behalf throughout New York.

[1] Southwick was a longtime friend of party leaders William Barnes Jr. and James S. Sherman, which aided his entry into elective office.

[4] Southwick invested profitably during his career, and his holdings included real estate in Washington, D.C., and mining properties in Essex County, New York.

[4] His sister Effie was the wife of Ralph W. Thomas, a member of the New York State Senate.