Georgia House Candidate David Dillie Under Investigation for Alleged Double Voting
David Dillie, the Democratic candidate for Georgia State House District 161, is currently under investigation by Georgia’s Secretary of State for allegedly voting in two state primaries this year. The accusation, initially reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and further detailed by The Current’s Margaret Coker, claims Dillie voted in Georgia’s May primary and then in a Nevada primary a month later. Dillie, a 24-year-old mechanic residing in Effingham County, has denied intentionally violating the law, stating he believed his voter registration would be canceled upon moving. Under Georgia law, double-voting is classified as a felony, carrying potential penalties of imprisonment and a fine. Dillie is challenging Republican incumbent Bill Hitchens for the House seat.