State House District 166 in Georgia State House District 166, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Pat Daley — Candidate for State House in Wilmington Island, GA

  Pat Daley is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 166, in the 2026 election. A Wilmington Island resident, Daley earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 2015 and a graduate degree from Georgia Southern University in 2024. His career experience includes working in manufacturing. Daley is running to provide real representation for local families, advocating for the coast and environment, supporting small businesses, ensuring affordable healthcare access, and addressing cost of living concerns like property taxes. He aims to offer independent, ethical leadership, focused on putting the Islands first.

• Jesse Petrea — Incumbent State Representative in Savannah, GA

  Jesse Petrea is an incumbent State Representative for Georgia's House District 166, serving as a Republican. Sworn into office in January 2015, he is a business owner and healthcare executive by profession. Petrea emphasizes his deep roots in Coastal Georgia and his commitment to fighting for the values of its people. He chairs the Human Relations & Aging Committee and is Secretary of Game, Fish & Parks, also serving on Appropriations, Health & Human Services, Public Safety, Industry & Labor, Natural Resources, and Special Committee on Healthcare. His legislative work spans local government, natural resources, tax policy, and healthcare initiatives.