Dillon Fillion
ON THE RECORD · 14 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The men in my generation are really conservative. They admire conservative principles. I think Charlie Kirk really helped with the young men in my generation in regard to finding a purpose in life. And I think that's really helped a lot of men in my generation,”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion credited Charlie Kirk with helping young men in his generation find purpose and turn to conservative principles.
“And I will continue to empower parents and teachers in our kids' education, because parents should be the forefront of your kids' education, not the government.”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion stated that parents, not the government, should be at the forefront of children's education.
“calling our president a lot of weird, untrue things.”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion recalled his reaction to Democrats accusing President Trump of colluding with Russia, which sparked his interest in politics in 2019.
“I do think my generation is going in the right direction in regard to conservatism. It's just, I think my generation needs to turn out more in our elections.”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion expressed optimism about his generation's direction on conservatism but urged greater voter turnout among young people.
“the number one state to live, work, and raise a family.”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion described his ultimate goal for Iowa if elected to the state legislature.
“When I get into that legislature, I will be introducing a constitutional amendment for the Back the Blue Act to make sure our police are protected so they can do their job correctly,”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion pledged to introduce a constitutional amendment for the Back the Blue Act to protect police if elected.
“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,”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion spoke to Fox News Digital about his campaign and his belief that voters want younger candidates in office.
“I wanna keep Iowa number one in affordability,”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion listed eliminating property taxes completely as one of his top priorities for Iowa.
“I just want our country to know that there are people in my generation that are doing everything they can to try and save this country,”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion said his campaign aims to spread optimism and show that Gen Z wants to make the world a better place.
“I just couldn't stand back and just watch all this stuff happen, and I decided to get involved,”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion explained his decision to get involved in politics after researching what he described as corruption within the Democratic Party.
“Basically, I do a full-time job as well as campaigning,”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion described balancing his job as a Domino's delivery driver with campaigning as juggling two full-time jobs.
“However, my Democrat opponent does not stand up for the things that this district cares about.”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion criticized his Democratic opponent for not standing up for the things the district cares about.
“carry the ball down the field”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion said he finally has the opportunity to advance his agenda in his district and called for a leadership overhaul.
“I wouldn't be in this race if I didn't think I could win it,”
Dillon Fillion · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Fillion stated his confidence in winning the race against incumbent Democratic state Rep. Daniel Gosa.