John Heywood Hawkins (21 May 1802 – 27 June 1877) was a British politician and barrister.
At the 1830 UK general election, John was elected in Mitchell, but unlike his uncle, he was a Whig, and supported the Great Reform Act.
[1][2] Hawkins lost the Mitchell seat at the 1831 UK general election, but government ministers were keen to retain him, and he won Tavistock a few weeks later.
He supported the Reform Act 1832, although he opposed the enfranchisement of tenants who paid at least £50 in annual rent.
At the 1832 UK general election, he switched to contest Newport (Isle of Wight).