Benjamin Franklin Harding (January 4, 1823 – June 16, 1899) was an American attorney and politician born in Pennsylvania.

Harding was elected to the Oregon Territorial Legislature in 1850 to represent Marion County.

[2] Two years later he returned to that body and served as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

In 1858, Harding was elected to the Oregon State Legislature, but as Oregon had not yet been admitted to the Union, the assembly only met briefly before disbanding until 1859, when a special session was held and Harding served at the session.

[6] Harding was elected to the United States Senate to fill Edward D. Baker's seat after the latter had died.