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 grassroots campaign — about $54,000 raised, essentially all from individuals with no PAC money. No donor base to report.
$53,676 raised · $3,955 cash on hand — as of Apr 29, 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.