James F. Prendergast

James F. Prendergast (February 5, 1917 – April 29, 1985) was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He served from 1958 to 1978.

Early life James F. Prendergast was born on February 5, 1917, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth (née Hegarty) and John L. Prendergast. He graduated from Easton Area High School in 1934. He graduated from Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1938 and from Georgetown University Law School with a Bachelor of Laws in 1951. He was majority caucus secretary from 1965 to 1966, minority caucus chairman from 1967 to 1968 and from 1973 to 1974. He was majority whip from 1969 to 1972 and majority administrator from 1975 to 1975 and from 1977 to 1978.