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Jerry Tillman
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	October 10, 1940; Archdale, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	February 4, 2023 (aged 82)
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Elon University; University of North Carolina at Greensboro;
Profession	School 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

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

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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 Rick Gunn