James Robert Hooper (July 27, 1936 – January 24, 2008) was an American politician who served on the Maryland Senate from 1999 to 2007.
He was a member of the Harford County, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace chambers of commerce, as well as the Route 40 Business Association.
He also served on the board of directors for the Salvation Army of Harford County from 1986 until his death.
[citation needed] Hooper announced on November 14, 2007, that he was resigning his Senate seat due to poor health.
[citation needed] Hooper succumbed to colon cancer on January 24, 2008, at his home in Street, Maryland.