James C. Holperin (born December 18, 1950) is a retired American politician from Vilas County, Wisconsin.

[3] He served for nine years (1994-2003) as the director of Trees For Tomorrow, a natural resources specialty school focused primarily on conservation education for young people.

[4][5] In 1982, he successfully ran for the 46th District seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing Oneida and Vilas Counties.

In 1990, Holperin faced a recall effort due to his support for Native American treaty rights.

On February 22, 2011, the "Jim Holperin Recall Committee" officially registered with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.

[9] 15,960 valid signatures of electors residing within the 12th District were required by April 25, 2011, to generate a recall election.