Representative James Martin Barnes

James Martin Barnes (born January 9, 1899) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. He represented Illinois’s 20th congressional district and is recorded as a historical member of Congress. His service in the U.S. House began on January 3, 1939, and concluded on January 3, 1943, encompassing two terms in office.

During his tenure, Barnes served as a Representative for Illinois in the 76th and 77th Congresses. While specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, and office contact details are not provided in the available record, his role as a Democratic representative from the 20th district places him within the broader context of Illinois politics in the late 1930s and early 1940s. After leaving Congress in 1943, he is noted in the metadata as a former officeholder, with no further official positions or public contact information listed.