James Paul Maher

James Paul Maher (born November 3, 1865) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He represented New York’s 7th Congressional District and served as a federal legislator during the early twentieth century. Identified in congressional records under the bioguide ID M000063, Maher’s public career places him among the historical members of Congress from New York.

Maher began his service in the U.S. House of Representatives on April 4, 1911, and remained in office until March 3, 1921. Over the course of this decade, he completed five terms as a representative. Serving as a Democrat, he participated in national legislative affairs during a period marked by significant political and social change in the United States. Maher left office in 1921 and is recorded as a former member of Congress.