John Harley Burke (June 2, 1894 – May 14, 1951) was an American lawyer, real estate broker and politician.

The Democrat served as the first United States Representative from California's 18th congressional district for one term, from 1933 to 1935.

[2] Burke first ran in 1932 for the United States House of Representatives seat for California's 18th congressional district, just recently formed.

The Democrat Burke beat the Republican Robert Henderson and the Independent William E. Hinshaw, by capturing 53.2% of the vote in comparison to 37.4% and 9.3% for the other two candidates, respectively.

After leaving Congress, Burke went back to Long Beach, California, to engage in real estate business.