Jerry W. Tillman

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] Tillman was a retired teacher, coach and school administrator from Archdale, North Carolina, and also served as the Randolph County GOP Chair. Tillman was first elected to the North Carolina Senate in 2003. He was the Senate Majority Whip and was Chair or Co-Chair of several committees during his tenure. In 2013, Senator Tillman co-authored and introduced the state's "voting reform act" to require photo ID to vote.^[3] He served nine terms in the State Senate before retiring on June 30, 2020, citing his age.^[4] Tillman's vacant seat was filled by Dave Craven.^[5] Tillman died in Greensboro, North Carolina of natural causes on February 4, 2023.^[6][7]

Jerry Tillman
Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate
In office January 26, 2011 – June 30, 2020
Preceded by	Katie G. Dorsett
Succeeded by	Rick Gunn
Member of the North Carolina Senate
In office January 1, 2003 – June 30, 2020
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Dave Craven
Constituency	29th district (2003–2019) 26th district (2019–2020)
Personal details
Born	(1940-10-10)October 10, 1940 Archdale, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	February 4, 2023(2023-02-04) (aged 82)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Marian Tillman
Alma mater	Elon University University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Profession	School administrator