Notable personal detailsPhilip A. Harding is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a businessman and social entrepreneur, and has taught innovation and social entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University. He has been described as having experience in federal government and policy, including roles as a senior advisor/aide at the Pentagon and White House. He is a Harvard University graduate and has been involved with the Harvard Innovation Lab.