James J. Carrigan (born April 25, 1941) is an American attorney and politician who served in the Massachusetts General Court.

Carrigan was born on April 25, 1941, in Malden, Massachusetts.

He graduated from St. Mary's High School and Suffolk University and went on to work as a teacher.

During his first term, state senator Charles V. Hogan died and Carrigan won the special election to succeed him.

[2] However, Carrigan was unable to win a full term, as he lost the 1972 Democratic primary to Walter J. Boverini by under 500 votes.