Democratic Georgia House candidate David Dillie is under investigation after public records revealed he cast ballots in both Georgia and Nevada during the 2026 primary elections, according to reporting by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Daily Signal.

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The case has drawn attention to election integrity concerns as Dillie, the Democratic nominee for District 161, faces incumbent Republican Rep. Bill Hitchens in a closely watched race. The controversy comes as both parties focus on the district, which covers part of Savannah’s suburbs and has become a focal point amid debate over tech company OpenAI’s plans for a major data center in the area. The outcome of the race could influence the region’s approach to economic development and technology policy, raising the stakes for both parties in the upcoming election.

Voting Records and Candidate Response

Voting records obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution through a public records request show Dillie, 24, voted absentee in Nevada’s June 9 Republican primary, despite having moved back to Georgia over two years earlier. Dillie also voted in Georgia’s primary weeks before the Nevada election, according to the records.

Dillie, who works as an aircraft mechanic at Gulfstream in Savannah, disputes the Nevada vote. He told the Daily Signal that he “officially left Nevada in 2024” and last knowingly voted there in the February 6, 2024, presidential primary. Dillie said he believed his Nevada registration was canceled when he registered in Georgia and that, under Nevada law, ballots are automatically mailed to active registered voters unless they opt out. He emphasized that he moved back to Georgia, where he was born, registered to vote, and has voted since.

"I moved back home to Georgia, where I was born, registered to vote, and have voted since. I believed my Nevada registration had been canceled when I moved and registered in Georgia."

— David Dillie, Democratic candidate

Dillie confirmed to the AJC that the Nevada voting record listed his former Las Vegas address, which is now owned by his godfather. He stated he is working with election officials to ensure records are accurate and the matter is resolved. Dillie said he is cooperating with authorities and wants to clarify any confusion regarding his voting history.

The revelations have prompted calls for investigation from both election officials and political opponents. Mark Davis, president of Data Productions Inc., told the Daily Signal, “Double voting is a felony under Georgia law, Nevada law, and federal law, so these allegations have to be taken seriously.”

Republican Rep. Bill Hitchens, Dillie’s opponent, said, “He should be embarrassed to be registered and voting in multiple states. That’s voter fraud and criminal behavior.” Salleigh Grubbs, a member of Georgia’s State Election Board, also criticized the situation, stating, “It distresses me that anyone, be it a candidate, an official office holder, or any citizen, would vote multiple times, be it inter- or intra-state. It should be one legal citizen, one legal vote, period.”

Jacquelyn Harn, communications director at Greater Georgia, argued that Dillie remaining on the ballot would undermine election integrity in the state. The issue has become a talking point for Republicans, who have made election security a central theme in recent years. Democrats, meanwhile, have called for due process and a thorough investigation before drawing conclusions.

Investigations and Next Steps

Mark Davis called for immediate investigations by both Georgia and Nevada secretaries of state. “What needs to happen next is a thorough investigation in both states. If a case has not already been opened with the Georgia and Nevada secretaries of state, that should happen immediately,” he said.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger oversees election integrity in the state. According to Dillie, his Nevada registration has now been properly canceled, and he is cooperating with authorities to resolve the issue. Dillie’s campaign did not provide further comment on whether he would remain in the race.

Hitchens said, “Elected officials should be absolutely held to the highest standard. …This is about breaking the laws. If he broke the law, there should be consequences.”

The outcome of the investigations and any potential legal or electoral consequences for Dillie remain pending as the general election approaches. The case continues to draw scrutiny from voters and officials alike, with both parties watching closely as the situation develops in the lead-up to November.