Jerry W. Tillman

American politician from North Carolina (1940–2023)

Personal detailsBorn(1940-10-10)October 10, 1940
Archdale, North Carolina, U.S.DiedFebruary 4, 2023(2023-02-04) (aged 82)Political partyRepublicanAlma materProfessionSchool administrator

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]

References

  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.

External links

  • Hard Evidence Supports the Need for Voter ID Laws
North Carolina Senate
Preceded by
Dan Robinson
 Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 29th district
2003–2019 		Succeeded by
Eddie Gallimore
Preceded by
Phil Berger
 Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 26th district
2019–2020 		Succeeded by
Dave Craven
Preceded by
Katie G. Dorsett
 Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate
2011–2020 		Succeeded by


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