John T. Coughlin (January 1, 1873–June 13, 1936) was an American politician who served as mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts.

[1] In 1904, Coughlin defeated Fall River Mayor George Grime by 749 votes.

[2][4] He was a candidate in the 1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election, but was defeated at the Democratic state convention by James H. Vahey 384 votes to 198.

[5] Coughlin did not run for reelection in 1910 and was succeeded by Thomas F.

[6] Coughlin died on June 13, 1936, at Baker Memorial Hospital following an operation.