2026 midterms · Georgia · November 3

Georgia’s 11th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Georgia’s 11th District on November 3, 2026: Chris Harden (D) and John Cowan (R). Open seat, now held by Barry Loudermilk (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 7; range Likely R to Solid R).

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Georgia’s 11th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Georgia 11
Solid R
Average of 7; Likely R to Solid R
Each forecaster for Georgia 11
  • Cook Political Report: Solid R (Feb 6, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid R (Jul 15, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid R (Mar 7, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Solid R (Jul 14, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Solid R (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Likely R (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Solid R (Sep 10, 2026)
John Cowan
No one else listedOpen seat · Runoff if no majority · Now held by Barry Loudermilk (R)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Georgia’s 11th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Harden (D) and John Cowan (R).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Georgia’s 11th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two meet again in a runoff.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Georgia’s 11th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Georgia?

Check your registration on Georgia’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.