James A. Edgerton

James Arthur Edgerton (1869 – December 3, 1938)[1] was an American poet, philosopher and political activist from Alexandria, Virginia, United States.

Edgerton was the vice-presidential nominee of the Prohibition Party in the 1928 presidential election.

Edgerton defeated former Prohibition Party State Representative from Illinois Frank S. Regan by a 68–29 margin.

Edgerton urged that his ticket be withdrawn in states where it could have hurt the chances of Herbert Hoover's election to the presidency.

Hoover favored prohibition, whereas his Democratic opponent, Al Smith, was well known for his anti-prohibition views.