James Allen Tipton (born December 7, 1959) is an American politician and Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kentucky's 53rd House district since January 2015.

His district consists of Anderson and Spencer counties.

He currently serves as chair of the House Standing Committee on Education.

[1] Tipton is a native of Spencer County, Kentucky, and graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1977.

He is a member of the Kentucky Association of Realtors, Kentucky Cattleman's Association, Spencer County Farm Bureau, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Spencer County Chamber of Commerce, and the Louisville Area Agricultural Club.