James Clancy (July 21, 1844 – January 10, 1921) was an Ontario farmer, businessman and political figure.

He represented Kent West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1883 to 1894 and Bothwell in the House of Commons of Canada from 1896 to 1904 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Mosa Township, Middlesex County, Canada West in 1844, the son of Patrick Clancy, an Irish immigrant.

Clancy served on the town council for Dresden and was reeve of Chatham.

In 1896, he defeated David Mills to win a seat in the House of Commons.