Who is Philip Harding? Meet the Republican entrepreneur trying to flip Virginia’s 7th District

Published April 18, 2026 7:00am ET



Entrepreneur Philip Harding joins a crowded Republican field running for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Living in the Commonwealth for the past decade, Harding is a faith-driven Republican whose campaign centers on strengthening families, helping businesses thrive, and attacking the national debt.

The Republican primary will occur on Aug. 4, 2026. 

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