Dillon Fillion, 22, is seeking a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 81st District, a position he believes he can win against incumbent Democratic state Rep. Daniel Gosa. Fillion is believed to be the youngest candidate ever to seek office in Scott County. He is currently balancing his campaign duties with work as a Domino's delivery driver, a schedule he describes as equivalent to two full-time jobs.
Fillion paused his studies at Scott Community College, where he is pursuing a criminal justice degree, to launch his bid for the state legislature. He told Fox News Digital that he became politically engaged in 2019 after viewing Democratic accusations regarding President Donald Trump and Russia, which he characterized as untrue. This experience led him to research what he described as corruption within the Democratic Party, prompting his decision to run for office.
His campaign platform centers on three primary goals: eliminating property taxes, increasing police funding, and expanding parental authority in education. Fillion stated that if the complete elimination of property taxes is not immediately achievable, he will work to lower them as much as possible. He aims to keep Iowa as the number one state for affordability. Regarding public safety, Fillion said he would introduce a constitutional amendment for the Back the Blue Act to protect police officers. In education, he advocates for parents to be at the forefront of their children's learning rather than the government.
Fillion credits Charlie Kirk with helping young men in his generation find purpose and embrace conservative principles. He stated that men in his generation are conservative and that his peers need to turn out more in elections. His campaign slogan, "Keep Iowa Great!," appears on signs and merchandise across the district. His campaign website describes his upbringing as grounded in Christian family values, a strong work ethic, and perseverance.
Among Fillion's endorsements are Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Iowa House Majority Leader Bobby Kaufmann. Fillion said he would not be in the race if he did not believe he could win, asserting that his Democratic opponent does not stand up for issues important to the district. He expressed a desire to inspire Gen Z voters to participate in the November election, stating his goal is to show that young people are working to improve the country.