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Carlos Vilela is originally from Venezuela. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Georgia State University and a law degree from the Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Carlos lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Carlos currently works as an attorney for a private practice. He previously worked as a hearing officer for the Cobb County Probate Court, an assistant county counsel for the Fulton County government, a senior staff attorney for the state court of Cobb County, and a law clerk/associate for The Law Office of Shannan S. Collier.

Carlos Vilela's campaign for State House District 42 is his first entry into politics.

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Carlos's campaign for District 42 of the Georgia House of Representatives is his first run for public office.

Supports promoting responsible economic growth.

- Supports promoting responsible economic growth.

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As of March 11, 2026, Carlos Vilela’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports enhancing public safety.

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Carlos Vilela

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