State House District 165 in Georgia State House District 165, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Jaylen Jay Morris — Candidate for State House in GA

  Jaylen "Jay" Morris, 21, is a candidate for Georgia State House District 165, running on a "Service Over Self. People Over Politics." message. He offers a people-first vision focused on opportunity, stability, and representation for working families. Morris's campaign is rooted in personal experience, having faced foster care, housing insecurity, and food scarcity after being born to a single mother at 15. His commitment to public service began at 14 through advocacy work, later embracing Air Force values in JROTC. He is running to ensure systems work for people, drawing on his understanding of family struggles.

• Kendra Leigh Clark — Senior Probate Paralegal in Savannah, GA

  Kendra Clark, a Senior Probate Paralegal and founder of Hostess City Mutual Aid, is a Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 165. A graduate of Albertville High School with a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and a graduate degree from Valdosta State University, Clark moved to Savannah 15 years ago. She is running to address criminal justice reform, systemic inequality, and the struggles of working families and small businesses. Clark advocates for a Georgia built on compassion, justice, and dignity for all, aiming to ensure everyone can thrive.

• Miquan Green — Entrepreneur in Savannah, GA, GA

  Miquan Green is a Savannah native, entrepreneur, and community leader running for Georgia House District 165. He founded his first business, MGreen Productions, at age 12 to support his family, which grew into MiQuan Green Enterprises. Green's campaign focuses on expanding economic opportunity, supporting working families, strengthening workforce development, investing in safer neighborhoods, and fostering community-driven leadership. Recognized by state and national leaders, he believes in delivering results and providing bold, consistent representation, stating that waiting isn't leadership when communities are struggling.