Chris Harden
Democratic nominee (open seat)A Democrat running for the open 11th District seat left by retiring Republican Barry Loudermilk. He won the Democratic primary and faces long odds in the Republican-leaning Atlanta-suburb-and-exurb district.
Previously held
- First-time congressional candidate
Top contributors
A small grassroots campaign. Through the July Quarterly report (covering through June 30, 2026) he had raised about $76,300 — essentially all of it real donations: roughly $60,000 itemized from individuals, $14,300 unitemized small-dollar, and just $2,000 from PACs. He has taken on no meaningful debt, but ends the period with about $3,600 cash on hand.
$76,330 raised · $3,578 cash on hand — as of Jun 30, 2026 (FEC latest filing).
Source: FEC — Chris Harden · Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Where they stand
Frames the budget around affordability and public investment over cuts; as a first-time challenger has no voting record.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports public-school investment.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Backs expanding coverage and lowering costs.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports raising the federal minimum wage.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Backs federal affordable-housing investment.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports strengthening VA care.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports humane reform and a path to citizenship.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports gun-safety measures.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports abortion rights and restoring Roe-era protections.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports LGBTQ+ equality.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports diversity and inclusion.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Supports marijuana decriminalization and reform.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Has not detailed a specific AI or data-center position.
Source: Ballotpedia — GA-11, 2026Scandals
None documented.
