John Ora Bailey (September 26, 1880 – February 16, 1959) was an American judge and politician in the state of Oregon.

A native of Iowa and Harvard graduate, he began his public service as an assistant attorney general.

[6] John Bailey won additional six-year terms in 1938 and 1944 before resigning on November 15, 1950.

[2] Bailey's children were two sons, Robert & Jason and two daughters, Mrs. Francis(Fran)White and Mrs.(Barbara) Hedges.

[2] John Ora Bailey died in Portland on February 16, 1959, at the age of 78 years.