Jerry W. Tillman

Jerry W. Tillman (October 10, 1940 – February 4, 2023 ) 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. 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. He served nine terms in the State Senate before retiring on June 30, 2020, citing his age. Tillman's vacant seat was filled by Dave Craven. Tillman died in Greensboro, North Carolina of natural causes on February 4, 2023.