GA-01 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army officer/veteran
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundU.S. Army officer/veteran
EducationUnited States Military Academy at West Point (graduated 2013; degree in civil engineering)
Notable personal detailsPatrick J. ("Pat") Wilver is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is an Army veteran and U.S. Military Academy at West Point graduate, and has worked as a small business owner/entrepreneur in the Savannah, Georgia area. His campaign describes him as a progressive and highlights his background in military service and business.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports restoring progressive taxation by increasing taxes on the very wealthy and corporations, closing corporate loopholes, reinstating inheritance taxes on large dynastic wealth, and removing the Social Security payroll cap to fully fund the program. Advocates using progressive revenue reforms to fund expanded social programs and long-term investments while pairing investment with fiscal responsibility.
Healthcare
The candidate states that healthcare is a right and calls for the United States to adopt universal healthcare like other developed countries. The campaign emphasizes that health care should not bankrupt families and supports broad public expansions such as guaranteed healthcare coverage and paid family leave.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has participated in local demonstrations opposing restrictive federal immigration policies and spoke at a January 24, 2026 rally where chants included “Immigrants are welcome here,” indicating a pro-immigrant, reform-oriented posture while running as a progressive Democrat. His campaign describes a broadly progressive platform but does not provide a detailed immigration policy on the issues page.
Climate & Energy
Patrick Wilver’s campaign emphasizes environmental stewardship for Coastal Georgia—protecting wetlands, water quality, and public lands—and frames economic growth and environmental protection as compatible. His public materials describe concerns about overdevelopment, flooding, and water threats but do not lay out specific federal climate or energy policies.
News
Patrick Wilver is in the news as a candidate in Georgia’s 2026 U.S. House primary races. The latest election guide says the state’s primary is set for May 19, with a June 16 runoff if needed, and that several seats are contested or open. There is no other specific recent reporting about Wilver in the provided summaries.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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