John Hosea Kerr (/kɑːr/; December 31, 1873 – June 21, 1958) was an American jurist and politician who served 15 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1923 to 1953.

Kerr received his bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University and his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

In 1895, Kerr started his law practice in Warrenton, North Carolina.

He lost a bid for re-election in the 1952 Democratic Party primary to Lawrence H. Fountain.

His great uncle John Kerr also served in the United States House of Representatives.