The Gen Z pivot
Meet Dillon Fillion. At 22, he’s not just a student or a Domino's delivery driver; he’s officially the youngest candidate to ever run for office in Iowa’s Scott County. Fillion is aiming to unseat Democratic state Rep. Daniel Gosa in the 81st House District, and he’s doing it with a platform centered on conservative values. He says he’s tired of the status quo, telling us, "People wanna see some fresh new faces and I think it's time for my generation to step up."
The grind
Fillion is lowkey living that dual-hustle life. He’s currently taking a gap year from Scott Community College, where he studies criminal justice, to balance his pizza delivery shift with his campaign. It’s giving main character energy, though Fillion admits it’s basically like working two full-time jobs at once. His interest in politics reportedly kicked off back in 2019, when he went down a "rabbit hole" of research regarding the Democratic Party and felt he had to get involved.
What’s on the agenda
If you’re wondering what he’s actually pushing for, his "Keep Iowa Great!" campaign has a clear hit list. He’s calling for:
- Tax reform: Aiming to eliminate property taxes entirely or, at the very least, slash them.
- Law & Order: Proposing a "Back the Blue Act" as a constitutional amendment to boost police support.
- Education: Ensuring parents have the primary say in school curriculum, not the government.
He has already snagged some heavy-hitter endorsements, including Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Iowa House Majority Leader Bobby Kaufmann.
Why it matters
Fillion thinks he’s catching a wave. He credits Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk for helping young men find purpose through conservative principles, and he’s betting that his generation is ready to show up at the polls to move the needle. Real talk: whether this translates to a win in November is the big question, but he's adamant that his generation is stepping up to "save this country."
