Tillman (born October 10, 1940) is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-sixth Senate district, including constituents in Guilford and Randolph counties.
A retired teacher, coach and school administrator from Archdale, North Carolina, Tillman is currently serving in his ninth term in the state Senate.
Tillman is the Senate Majority Whip and is 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.