Robert J. Alford (born December 10, 1950, in Edson, Alberta) is a Canadian politician.
Alford entered politics as the Edmonton Southeast Reform Party Riding Association Policy Vice-President in 1988, and served in this position for one year.
Alford joined the Alberta Social Credit Party in 1988, and shortly became the Provincial Policy Vice-President and the de facto leader.
He was confirmed as Alberta Social Credit Party leader in 1990, succeeding Harvey Yuill.
He became the Provincial Policy Vice-President when Paul Hinman was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and served in this role until 2005.