Construction Worker David Dillie Runs for Georgia House District 161
David Dillie, a 24-year-old construction worker, is running as a Democrat for Georgia House District 161, which covers parts of Chatham and Effingham counties. He discusses his campaign's focus on representing the next generation, addressing the cost of living, and…
Savannah, GA, October 18, 2026 —
David Dillie, a 24-year-old construction worker, is running as a Democrat for Georgia House District 161, challenging incumbent Republican Bill Hitchens.
The district covers parts of Chatham and Effingham counties. Dillie has identified representation of the next generation, the cost of living and the impact of data centers as focuses of his campaign.
Campaign Issues and Voting History
The available information does not provide further detail about Dillie’s proposals on those issues, including what steps he would pursue on living costs or data center development. It also does not describe how he defines representing the next generation or identify specific groups or policies connected to that campaign focus.
Dillie is also facing investigations into his voting history. The information provided does not specify who is conducting the investigations, what aspects of his voting history are under review, when the inquiries began or whether any findings have been issued. No outcome or response from Dillie is included.
Those missing details leave the scope and status of the investigations unclear. The available account also does not state whether they relate to allegations, administrative questions or another matter; no characterization beyond the existence of investigations is provided.
Limited Election Details
The information provided does not include the election date, campaign fundraising figures, endorsements or statements from Hitchens. It also does not give details about Hitchens’ record or positions, so no comparison between the candidates’ platforms can be made from the available information.
For now, the stated contours of the race are that Dillie is a Democratic challenger focusing on generational representation, living costs and data centers, while investigations into his voting history are also part of the campaign context. Further specifics about those issues and inquiries were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Steven Glover on www.wtoc.com, see more information here.
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