Thursday, February 5, 2026–10:00 a.m.
-Staff reports-
Another member of Congress from Northwest Georgia is calling it quits.
11th District Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced on Wednesday that he will not be seeking another term.
The Cassville Republican has served since 2015.
His district includes portions of Bartow, Gordon, Pickens, Cherokee, and Cobb Counties.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Loudermilk said:
“Serving the people of Northwest Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives is a tremendous honor, and throughout my six terms, I have focused on upholding the Constitution and representing the values of the Eleventh Congressional District and the great state of Georgia.
“I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 and, as I stated then, representing the people in Congress is a service, not a career; and although I continue to have strong support from the people of the Eleventh Congressional District, I believe it is time to contribute to my community, state, and nation in other ways. Therefore, I have decided not to seek re-election at the end of my current term in Congress.
“I have learned throughout my life that doing what is right is not always easy, convenient, or popular. My wife and I have prayed diligently and discussed this extensively, and, while this is not an easy decision, we believe it is the right one. While serving my constituents in Congress ranks among my greatest honors, being a husband, a father, and a grandfather holds even greater importance to me, and at this time, I wish to spend more dedicated time with my family.
“Thank you to the great people of Georgia’s Eleventh Congressional District for allowing me to serve you, and to my incredible staff for your years of outstanding service to our district, state, and nation.”
14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned, effective January 5.
A Special Election to fill Greene’s seat will be held on March 10.
There are 21 candidates who have qualified to run.
