22‑year‑old Dillon Fillion becomes youngest Scott County candidate for Iowa House

Dillon Fillion, a 22‑year‑old Domino’s delivery driver and criminal‑justice student, officially entered the race for Iowa House District 81 on October 17, 2026, becoming the youngest candidate in Scott County history.

Fillion’s campaign centers on eliminating property taxes, increasing funding for law‑enforcement, and expanding parental authority in education. He pledged to introduce a constitutional amendment called the “Back the Blue Act” to protect police officers and to push a constitutional amendment aimed at cutting or abolishing property taxes entirely.

“I think people are very excited that a young person is running because they see a lot of these old people running for office, no offense to them, but people wanna see some fresh new faces and I think it’s time for my generation to step up,” Fillion said.

In addition to his policy focus, Fillion highlighted his personal story: he is taking a gap year from Scott Community College, where he studies criminal justice, and balances campaigning with two full‑time jobs. He credited his upbringing in a Christian family and the influence of conservative activist Charlie Kirk for shaping his political outlook.

Fillion will challenge incumbent Democratic Rep. Daniel Gosa, arguing that Gosa does not represent the district’s priorities. He also announced high‑profile endorsements from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Iowa House Majority Leader Bobby Kaufmann.

The candidate’s platform emphasizes affordability, noting that “I wanna keep Iowa number one in affordability,” and promises to make Iowa “the number one state to live, work, and raise a family.” He said his ultimate goal is to inspire Gen Z voters to turn out in greater numbers and support Republican candidates in key swing states.

With the November election approaching, Fillion’s campaign plans to increase outreach through rallies, signage and social media, aiming to translate youthful enthusiasm into ballot boxes.