James Arthur Hedges (May 10, 1938 – March 4, 2024) was an American politician who served as the tax assessor for Thompson Township, Pennsylvania and as the Prohibition Party's 2016 presidential nominee.

[1][4] Hedges constructed his own house in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, and worked in the printing industry, including operating Camel Press.

[9] In 2001, Hedges secured the nominations of the Republican and Democratic parties through a write-in campaign; thus, he appeared as the only candidate for Tax Assessor in Thompson Township.

Hedges and his faction formed the Concerns of the People Party to counter Dodge, and nominated Gene Amondson for president.

[15] Hedges lost the nomination to retired engineer Jack Fellure at the national Convention in Cullman, Alabama, on June 22, 2011.

[9] Hedges was a contestant in the American Independent Party primary in California where received 10.56% and carried Lake County.