James Thomas Beall Jr. (born December 7, 1951) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate from 2012–2020. A Democrat, he represents the 15th Senate District, which encompasses the South Bay and Silicon Valley. Prior to being elected to the State Senate in 2012, Beall served as a member of the California State Assembly representing the 24th Assembly District. Before his time in the Legislature, he served as a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, as well as a member of the San Jose City Council.