State House District 157 in Georgia State House District 157, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Micah Meshach King — Candidate for State House in Glennville, GA, GA

  Micah Meshach King is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia State House of Representatives, District 157, running in the May 19, 2026 primary. A lifelong advocate for working families and small businesses, King’s campaign focuses on bringing practical solutions and commonsense leadership to the State Capitol. His priorities include strengthening the agricultural economy, supporting small businesses, addressing affordability challenges, investing in workforce development, and preserving natural resources. He emphasizes putting people first, listening to constituents across Tattnall, Evans, Jeff Davis, and Appling counties, and fostering unity to achieve meaningful progress.

• William Werkheiser — Incumbent State Representative in Glennville, GA

  William "Bill" Werkheiser serves as a Republican State Representative for District 157 in the Georgia General Assembly, having been sworn into office on January 12, 2015. A printing company owner by profession, he is Chairman of the Industry & Labor Committee and a member of several others including Appropriations and Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications. Representative Werkheiser actively participates in the legislative process, sponsoring and voting on various bills related to public utilities, healthcare, government transparency, and more.