Winfield Kirkpatrick Denton (October 28, 1896 – November 2, 1971) was an American lawyer, military veteran, and politician who served several terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana in the mid-20th century.

Born in Evansville, Indiana, Denton attended the public schools.

He was in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War II and became a lieutenant colonel.

He served as member of the Indiana state legislature from 1937 to 1942, and as minority leader, 1941.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress