Scott County, Iowa – At 22 years old, Dillon Fillion is stepping onto the political stage in Iowa’s 81st House District. A Domino’s delivery driver and a criminal‑justice student at Scott Community College, Fillion announced his candidacy for the Iowa House, positioning himself as a fresh, conservative voice for a district that has long been a swing area.
Campaign platform rooted in traditional values
Fillion’s platform centers on three core promises: eliminating property taxes, increasing funding for law‑enforcement, and expanding parental authority in education. He told Fox News Digital that he wants to “keep Iowa number one in affordability” and will pursue a constitutional amendment he calls the “Back the Blue Act” to protect police officers so they can do their jobs safely.
On education, Fillion said, “parents should be the forefront of your kids’ education, not the government.” He argues that empowering parents and teachers will restore local control and uphold the values many families cherish.
Why a young conservative candidate matters
Fillion says his decision to run was sparked in 2019 after witnessing Democrats accuse President Donald Trump of colluding with Russia. He described those accusations as “weird” and “untrue,” noting that the alleged corruption within the Democratic Party compelled him to become politically active. “I just couldn’t stand back and watch all this happen, so I decided to get involved,” he said.
He credits conservative activist Charlie Kirk for helping him find purpose and for encouraging other young men to embrace conservative principles. “My generation is really conservative. We admire conservative principles and are moving in the right direction,” Fillion added.
Endorsements and the race ahead
Fillion’s campaign already boasts high‑profile endorsements, including U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R‑Fla.) and Iowa House Majority Leader Bobby Kaufmann. He will challenge incumbent Democratic Rep. Daniel Gosa, arguing that Gosa does not represent the district’s priorities.
“I wouldn’t be in this race if I didn’t think I could win it,” Fillion said. “My Democrat opponent does not stand up for the things that this district cares about.”
Personal background and community roots
Born and raised in a Christian family, Fillion describes his upbringing as grounded in faith, a strong work ethic, and perseverance. He is one of three siblings and took a gap year from college to focus on his campaign, describing the effort as juggling “two full‑time jobs.”
Beyond politics, Fillion is an avid hockey fan who once dreamed of playing professionally. He now hopes his candidacy will inspire other Gen Z voters to step up and support conservative values at the ballot box.
Looking ahead to November
With the November election approaching, Fillion’s message is one of optimism. He wants Iowa to be “the number one state to live, work, and raise a family” and believes his generation can help achieve that goal by turning out at the polls.
“I just want our country to know that there are people in my generation doing everything they can to try and save this country,” he said.
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