Chris Harden

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.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Chris is from Northwest Georgia. He is the oldest of 3 siblings. His parents just celebrated their 48th Anniversary. He grew up in a trailer in Rossville. He graduated from Ridgeland High School, Georgia State University (where he majored in Political Science/ Pre-Law with a minor in History), and Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. In 2012, Chris passed the bar and was sworn in to practice law.

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.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am deeply committed to protecting the Constitution and ensuring that every individual’s Due Process Rights are upheld. Our justice system only works when it works for everyone. If one person’s due process is denied, then everyone’s rights are at risk. Without due process, we no longer live under the rule of law — we face a constitutional crisis.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official should lead with integrity, humility, and a genuine commitment to serve others — not themselves.

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.

That’s the kind of leadership I believe in: honest, compassionate, and focused on solutions that make life better for everyone.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Monster at the End of the Book Staring Lovable Furry Old Grover. While it is a children's book the entertaining message embodies Seneca's philosophy "He who worries before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary."

Note: Harden submitted the above survey responses to [the profile publisher] on November 9, 2025.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Chris is from Northwest Georgia. He is the oldest of 3 siblings. His parents just celebrated their 48th Anniversary. He grew up in a trailer in Rossville. He graduated from Ridgeland High School, Georgia State University (where he majored in Political Science/ Pre-Law with a minor in History), and Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. In 2012, Chris passed the bar and was sworn in to practice law.

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.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am deeply committed to protecting the Constitution and ensuring that every individual’s Due Process Rights are upheld. Our justice system only works when it works for everyone. If one person’s due process is denied, then everyone’s rights are at risk. Without due process, we no longer live under the rule of law — we face a constitutional crisis.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official should lead with integrity, humility, and a genuine commitment to serve others — not themselves.

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.

That’s the kind of leadership I believe in: honest, compassionate, and focused on solutions that make life better for everyone.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Monster at the End of the Book Staring Lovable Furry Old Grover. While it is a children's book the entertaining message embodies Seneca's philosophy "He who worries before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary."