James Perkins Jr. (born 1952 or 1953) is an American politician who is the incumbent mayor of Selma, Alabama.

He is a businessman and pastor and has also taught mathematics and computer science at Selma University.

[3] In December 2015 he was elected presiding pastor of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Selma, succeeding F. D.

[9] Perkins served two terms in office; in 2008, George Evans, who was Selma's first African American City Council president, defeated his bid for reelection.

[8] Perkins was elected in a run-off over Miah Jackson to secure a third non-consecutive term in 2020.