James William Husted (October 31, 1833 – September 25, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician, elected six times as Speaker of the New York State Assembly during his 22 years of service there.

The younger James became a politician like his father, eventually elected to four successive terms as a US Congressman from New York.

Prior to this appointment, Husted had been Judge Advocate on the staff of the Seventh Brigade of the State Militia.

[3] His long political career, military service and Masonic and other associations enabled him to build many successful business interests.

[4] In 1881, Husted ran for New York State Treasurer but was defeated by Democrat Robert A. Maxwell; he was the only Republican who was not elected that year.