Carlos Vilela

Attorney in Marietta, GA

Carlos Vilela is a candidate for State House District 42 in Georgia State House District 42, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Gabriel Sanchez, Andre' Lamar Stafford.

Carlos Vilela, a Democrat, is an attorney and public servant running for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 42, in the 2026 primary. Born in Venezuela, he immigrated to the U.S. as a child and became a naturalized citizen. He chairs the State Bar of Georgia’s Committee on Professionalism. Vilela prioritizes protecting reproductive healthcare, ensuring a fair justice system, combating price gouging, and advocating for working families and effective schools. He seeks to represent District 42 with integrity, focusing on practical solutions, public safety, and responsible economic growth.