Judge to hear case over David Dillie’s ballot eligibility days before election

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A judge is set to hear a case over whether David Dillie is qualified to remain on the November ballot, just days before the election.

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Dillie is running against Republican incumbent Bill Hitchens to represent District 161 in the Georgia House.

A court order shows a hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, over Zoom — six days before the election.

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Georgia’s secretary of state has accused Dillie of losing his Georgia residency after voting in Nevada’s primary in June, while he was running for office in Georgia. State law says that once a person votes in another state, they give up their Georgia residency.

This is a developing story. Stick with WTOC for updates as we learn more.