John Maxwell (politician)

Sir John Maxwell, 8th Baronet of Pollok (12 May 1791 – 6 June 1865) was a Scottish politician.

Maxwell was son of Sir John Maxwell, 7th Baronet. He was member of the Parliament for Renfrewshire between the years of 1818 and 1830. Later he represented Lanarkshire, between the years of 1832 and 1837. He was influential in the restoration of Haggs Castle in 1860.