State House District 161 in Georgia State House District 161, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• David Dillie — Aircraft mechanic, welder, pipefitter, and plumber in Port Wentworth, GA, GA

  David Dillie is a Democratic candidate for Georgia State House District 161, running in the May 2026 primary. A working-class tradesman, he is an aircraft final line mechanic at Gulfstream, as well as an AWS welder, pipefitter, and plumber. Raised in a farming family, he learned service early, caring for brothers with disabilities and serving on the Foster Care Chamber of Commerce board. Dillie champions an inclusive economy with fair wages and sustainable growth through smart infrastructure. He has also pledged to support congressional term limits. He seeks to bring a practical, community-focused voice to Atlanta, advocating for trades, veterans, and Georgia families.

• William W Hitchens Jr. — Incumbent Georgia House of Representatives - District 161 in GA

  William "Bill" W. Hitchens Jr. currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 161. He holds this office until January 11, 2027. Hitchens is a candidate for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives for District 161 in the 2026 Georgia Primary Election.