Chris Harden
Chris Harden (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 11th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Harden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Chris Harden was born in Rossville, Georgia. He graduated from Ridgeland High School. He earned an associate degree from Chattanooga State Technical Community College in 2005, a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University in 2009, and a law degree from John Marshall Law School in 2012. His career experience includes working as an attorney and business owner. [1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia's 11th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 11
Natalie Richoz is running in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 11 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 11
Chris Harden, Chase Laminack, Iris Medina-Elston, Christopher Dale Vines, and Barry Wolfert are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 11 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 11
John Cowan and Chris Mora are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 11 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Barry Loudermilk (R)
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Chris Harden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harden's responses.
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Chris now lives and works in Cherokee County with his wife and kids. They are the proud parents of triplets. Both are also attorneys and own and operate their own estate planning and probate law firm in Woodstock called the Harden Law Firm, LLC.
Over the past 13 years, Chris has been a contract attorney with many different Georgia counties (Walker, Catoosa, Dade, Chattooga, Dekalb, Gordon, Bartow, and now Cherokee County) where he takes appointed dependency cases from Juvenile court. These cases are where DFCS has removed a child and Chris will represent either the mother, father, or the kids.- 1. Restoring Common Sense and Stability The chaos has to stop. Too often, our leaders push quick fixes or extreme ideas that create more problems than they solve. Chris believes that government should focus on practical, balanced solutions — not partisan fights. When policies cause more harm than good, they’re the wrong policies. It’s time for common-sense leadership that listens, learns, and works for the people of Georgia.
- 2. Strengthening Public Education It all begins with education. A strong public education system is the foundation for opportunity and success. Chris and his family are proud supporters of Georgia’s public schools and believe every child deserves access to a quality education — no matter their ZIP code. He will fight to: Support and retain great teachers. Empower parents to be active partners in their children’s education. Ensure students have the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. A good education opens doors — to college, to careers, and to brighter futures for all Georgia families.
- 3. Expanding Access to Affordable Healthcare Healthcare should not be a luxury item — it’s a necessity. Chris has seen firsthand how a single injury or illness can devastate a family financially or force someone to choose between their health and their job. He believes every Georgian should have access to affordable, quality healthcare and that no one should suffer or go bankrupt because they got sick. Chris will work to: Lower healthcare and prescription drug costs. Expand access to coverage, especially in rural and underserved communities. Protect working families from medical debt and financial ruin. Because in a state as prosperous as Georgia, no one should have to choose between their health and their future.
For me, the most important qualities are honesty, accountability, and empathy. Voters deserve leaders who will tell them the truth, take responsibility for their decisions, and listen to the people they represent.
An elected official should also have the courage to make tough choices — not just the politically easy ones — and the wisdom to recognize when compromise is the right path forward. Leadership isn’t about scoring points for a party; it’s about solving problems for people.
Finally, an official must remember where they came from. I’ll never forget growing up in a small trailer in Rossville, or the hard-working families I’ve represented across Georgia. Those experiences keep me grounded. They remind me that every decision we make in government affects real people — their families, their health, and their future.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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