James D. McGinnis (January 11, 1932 – February 24, 2009) was an American real estate agent and politician from Dover in Kent County, Delaware.

He worked in the industry for eleven years before earning his broker's license from the Delaware Real Estate Commission in 1975.

In 1964, after only one term in the House, McGinnis won election to the Delaware Senate, holding his seat until 1966.

The Democratic candidate for Governor was incumbent Sherman W. Tribbitt, running for reelection amid a financial crisis.

The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor was State Senate Majority Leader and future President Pro Tempore Thomas B.