U.S. House · Georgia's 11th District

Northwest Atlanta suburbs and exurbs, including Cartersville, Woodstock, and parts of Cherokee and Bartow counties.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

John Cowan, projected winner

Candidate	Votes	Share
John Cowan	182,206	55.4%
Chris Harden	146,955	44.6%
Total Write-ins	0	0%

About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

This is an open seat: incumbent Barry Loudermilk (R) is not running for re-election. John Cowan won the Republican primary runoff over Rob Adkerson on June 16, 2026. Cook Political Report, Decision Desk, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball rate the general election Solid/Safe Republican.[1]

On the November 3 ballot · 4 candidates

John CowanRPROJECTED WINNERFull profile →Chris HardenDFull profile →Natalie RichozINDFull profile →Amanda JamesINDFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

John Cowan
—
Chris Harden
Supports[7]
His campaign site says he believes reproductive freedom is a fundamental right and that women should have access to abortion care.
Natalie Richoz
—
Amanda James
—

Stricter gun laws

John Cowan
In their own words[6]
“Preserve and protect our constitutional rights to free speech, freedom of worship, and the right to bear arms.”
On his campaign issues page
Chris Harden
—
Natalie Richoz
—
Amanda James
—

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

John Cowan
In their own words[8]
“President Trump is securing the border. Congress needs to back him up.”
In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Chris Harden
—
Natalie Richoz
In their own words[9]
“Immigration reform to boost a Constitutionally secure labor supply and entrepreneurship is crucial.”
On her campaign issues page
Amanda James
—

Loosen zoning rules to build more housing

John Cowan
—
Chris Harden
—
Natalie Richoz
In their own words[9]
“Together, we will work to heal our community’s shortage of affordable housing and encourage economic growth that benefits us all.”
On her campaign issues page
Amanda James
In their own words[5]
“Population within our communities has increased, exponentially, which impacts the housing shortage; thereby increasing the rental and mortgage rates.”
In her Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

John Cowan
In their own words[8]
“We have to cut federal spending, slash taxes, unleash American energy, and end burdensome regulations.”
In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Chris Harden
Supports[7]
His campaign site says he will fight for middle-class tax relief while ensuring large corporations and the wealthiest Americans contribute their fair share.
Natalie Richoz
Supports[9]
Says Congress should consider wealth taxes, taxes on unrealized gains and closing loopholes to reduce the national debt.
Amanda James
—

Expand public health coverage

John Cowan
In their own words[6]
“Fix the problems created by Obamacare — lower premiums, expand choices, and put patients back in charge of their own care.”
On his campaign issues page
Chris Harden
Supports[7]
His campaign site says he will fight to restore and expand the enhanced ACA premium tax credits and protect and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid.
Natalie Richoz
Supports[9]
Proposes a single-payer national health insurance program that expands Medicare to cover every U.S. resident.
Amanda James
Supports[5]
Says she would introduce legislation to expand healthcare marketplace tax credits and increase competition to lower prescription drug and insurance costs.

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

John Cowan
—
Chris Harden
Supports[7]
His campaign site says he supports modernizing the electric grid and expanding clean-energy development.
Natalie Richoz
—
Amanda James
—

Raise the minimum wage

John Cowan
—
Chris Harden
Supports[7]
His campaign site says he supports raising the minimum wage.
Natalie Richoz
Supports[9]
Says raising the minimum wage would be a first step.
Amanda James
—

Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote

John Cowan
Supports[6]
His campaign site says he would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Chris Harden
—
Natalie Richoz
—
Amanda James
—

Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad

John Cowan
—
Chris Harden
—
Natalie Richoz
In their own words[9]
“This cannot happen very easily with our government starting global conflicts and Congress remaining inactive in their Constitutional check of those powers.”
On her campaign issues page
Amanda James
—

ISSUE	John Cowan R	Chris Harden D	Natalie Richoz IND	Amanda James IND
Protect legal access to abortion	—	Supports[7] His campaign site says he believes reproductive freedom is a fundamental right and that women should have access to abortion care.	—	—
Stricter gun laws	In their own words[6] “Preserve and protect our constitutional rights to free speech, freedom of worship, and the right to bear arms.” On his campaign issues page	—	—	—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	In their own words[8] “President Trump is securing the border. Congress needs to back him up.” In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey	—	In their own words[9] “Immigration reform to boost a Constitutionally secure labor supply and entrepreneurship is crucial.” On her campaign issues page	—
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing	—	—	In their own words[9] “Together, we will work to heal our community’s shortage of affordable housing and encourage economic growth that benefits us all.” On her campaign issues page	In their own words[5] “Population within our communities has increased, exponentially, which impacts the housing shortage; thereby increasing the rental and mortgage rates.” In her Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations	In their own words[8] “We have to cut federal spending, slash taxes, unleash American energy, and end burdensome regulations.” In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey	Supports[7] His campaign site says he will fight for middle-class tax relief while ensuring large corporations and the wealthiest Americans contribute their fair share.	Supports[9] Says Congress should consider wealth taxes, taxes on unrealized gains and closing loopholes to reduce the national debt.	—
Expand public health coverage	In their own words[6] “Fix the problems created by Obamacare — lower premiums, expand choices, and put patients back in charge of their own care.” On his campaign issues page	Supports[7] His campaign site says he will fight to restore and expand the enhanced ACA premium tax credits and protect and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid.	Supports[9] Proposes a single-payer national health insurance program that expands Medicare to cover every U.S. resident.	Supports[5] Says she would introduce legislation to expand healthcare marketplace tax credits and increase competition to lower prescription drug and insurance costs.
Faster transition away from fossil fuels	—	Supports[7] His campaign site says he supports modernizing the electric grid and expanding clean-energy development.	—	—
Raise the minimum wage	—	Supports[7] His campaign site says he supports raising the minimum wage.	Supports[9] Says raising the minimum wage would be a first step.	—
Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote	Supports[6] His campaign site says he would require proof of citizenship to vote.	—	—	—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad	—	—	In their own words[9] “This cannot happen very easily with our government starting global conflicts and Congress remaining inactive in their Constitutional check of those powers.” On her campaign issues page	—

Research notes & limits

Basic-tier research from Ballotpedia. Open seat; Barry Loudermilk did not seek re-election. Biography: campaign sites for Richoz and James were not found; their biographies rest on Ballotpedia profiles and survey responses.

Sources · 24

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

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