James Carnes

James Carnes may refer to:


 * James E. Carnes, American politician; served in Ohio State Senate from 1995 to 2004
 * James Jewett Carnes (1899–1986), American military leader; Governor of Free Territory of Trieste in 1947
 * James J. Carnes, American Navy, chief electrician's mate, namesake of Carnes Crag
 * Jimmy Carnes (1934–2011), American track and field athlete, coach and administrator