
Loudermilk Retirement Opens Competitive 2026 Race in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District
Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s decision not to seek re-election in 2026 has opened Georgia’s 11th Congressional District for the first time in more than a decade, setting the stage for a competitive open-seat race. With the advantage of incumbency gone, Republicans are expected to face a crowded primary field, while Democrats look for a potential opening in a district that has long leaned conservative. Candidate qualifying closes March 6, 2026, with the May primary offering the first test of voter sentiment in this new political landscape.












