 James Ronald Chalmers

James Ronald Chalmers (January 11, 1831 – April 9, 1898) was an American lawyer and politician, a state senator in Mississippi and United States Congressman for several terms from the state's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1876.Chalmers was re-elected in 1880 but the election was contested by his Republican African-American opponent, John R. Lynch.