Patrick Wilver
GA-01 Democratic nominee?
$40.5K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundSmall business owner
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EducationUnited States Military Academy at West Point (degree in civil engineering; 2013)
Notable personal detailsPatrick J. ("Pat") Wilver is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself publicly as a progressive and has run as a small business owner in coastal Georgia. Wilver’s campaign biography describes him as a West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran who served at Fort Stewart and completed U.S. Army Ranger School, and as an entrepreneur who has managed properties and renovated homes.
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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 has several contested seats and open districts, with primary voting set for May 19 and a runoff on June 16 if needed. No other major recent developments about him are mentioned in the provided summaries.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Patrick Wilver for GA-01 Democratic nominee?
Young Democrats of Georgia
Public endorsement
Young Democrats of Georgia endorsed Patrick Wilver for Congress in GA-01.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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