Jerry W. Tillman (October 10, 1940 – February 4, 2023[1]) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the state's twenty-sixth Senate district, including constituents in Guilford and Randolph counties.[2] A retired teacher, coach and school administrator from Archdale, North Carolina, Tillman served nine terms in the state Senate, retiring June 30, 2020. Tillman was the Senate Majority Whip and was Chair or Co-Chair of several committees in the NC Senate. In 2013, Senator Tillman co-authored and introduced the state's controversial "voting reform act", which will require photo ID to vote.[3]

Jerry Tillman
Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate
In office
January 26, 2011 – June 30, 2020
Preceded byKatie G. Dorsett
Succeeded byRick Gunn
Member of the North Carolina Senate
In office
January 1, 2003 – June 30, 2020
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byDave Craven
Constituency
Personal details
Born(1940-10-10)October 10, 1940
Archdale, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedFebruary 4, 2023(2023-02-04) (aged 82)
Political partyRepublican
Alma mater
ProfessionSchool administrator

References

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  1. ^ "Former NC Sen. Jerry Tillman dies at 82". Carolina Journal. February 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Yost, Scott D. (February 6, 2023). "Former NC Senator Jerry Tillman Passes, Leaving Life of Public Service Behind". Rhino Times. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "North Carolina General Assembly – Senate Bill 428 Voting Reform Act". ncleg.gov. March 26, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
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North Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 29th district

2003–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 26th district

2019–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate
2011–2020
Succeeded by