New Poll Shows Chris Harden Leading John Cowan in Georgia's 11th Congressional District

WOODSTOCK, Ga. - Sept. 15, 2026 - PRLog -- New districtwide polling Democratic congressional candidate Chris Harden receiving 42% support compared with 40% for Republican John Cowan in Georgia's 11th Congressional District. Sixteen percent of likely voters remain undecided.

After respondents received additional information about both candidates, Harden's support increased to 45%, compared with 42% for Cowan, while undecided voters dropped to 13%.

"These numbers reflect what we've been hearing across the district: voters are taking a serious look at this race and the choices in front of them," Harden said. "We're going to continue talking directly to families about lowering costs, making healthcare and housing more affordable, creating good-paying jobs and making Washington work for the people."

Harden Leads in Republican-Weighted Electorate
The survey was weighted to an electorate consisting of 45% Republicans, 33% Democrats and 22% Independents, representing a 12-point Republican party-identification advantage.

Republican representation was increased six percentage points and Democratic representation reduced four points during weighting to correct for possible questionnaire and sample bias. The resulting initial candidate ballot showed Harden at 42% and Cowan at 40%.

Independent voters were a notable component of the results. Among Independents surveyed, 49% supported Harden compared with 22% for Cowan.

"This campaign isn't about asking people to vote based solely on the letter beside someone's name," Harden said. "Democrats, Republicans and Independents are paying the same grocery bills, facing the same healthcare costs and wanting the same opportunities for their children. I'm asking voters to look at who will work for their families in Congress."

Significant Opportunity to Introduce the Candidates
With 16% initially undecided and portions of the electorate still unfamiliar with both candidates, the Harden campaign will continue its districtwide voter outreach and community engagement to increase familiarity ahead of the November 3 election.

"The people of Northwest Georgia deserve a real choice," Harden said. "I intend to spend these final weeks earning their consideration by showing them who I am, what I stand for and how I'll fight for working families in Washington."

To support Chris Harden for Congress, visit: https://www.electharden.com/

ABOUT THE POLL
The districtwide survey of likely voters was conducted August 28–September 11, 2026, using IVR methodology. The survey was weighted for gender, geography and party identification and carries a reported margin of error of ±4.98%. The poll was commissioned by Chris Harden for Congress.

ABOUT CHRIS HARDEN
Chris Harden is a husband, father of triplets, attorney, small business owner and Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia's 11th Congressional District.

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