Jacobus Maria "Jacques"[1] Aarden (11 August 1914 – 23 November 1997) was a Dutch politician.

[2] He became a member of the municipal council in Voorburg in 1946, a position he would hold for 20 years.

[2] Tensions in the Catholic People's Party caused the so-called ‘Night of Schmelzer’ which ended the KVP-ARP-Labour Cals cabinet.

[2][4] After the 1971 election only Aarden en de Gaay Fortman gained positions in the House of Representatives.

[2] After a period of absence due to overwork Aarden got a position in the Council of State in 1973.