Jerry Tillett

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jerry Tillett


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary - Federal, Statewide, State, Judicial, School Board


Race

State Senate, District 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Jerry Tillett websites FacebookYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

Wake Forest univ., Winston-Salem, B.A., 1977-1980

Wake Forest Univ. Law School, Winston-Salem, Juris Doctor, 1980-1983

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Elected statewide leader Masonic and appendant Bodies, Grand Master, 2001-2002

Elected leader Sudan shriners, Potentate, 2015-2016

Brd.of Trustees College of the Albemarle, board member

Dare Co, Tourism Board, Board member, 1990-1992

Dare C. Chamber of Commere, Board -and attorney, 1990-1992

Dare Co. Farm Bureau Board, PresidentN.C, 2014-2025

N.C Legislature, Research Commissionsnumreous committees=, 1993-2001

State Employees Credit Union.advisory Board, Board member, 2010-2017

N.C Conference of Superior Court Judges, Committee member-Retirement, Salary and benefits; Judicial Selection, 1993-1996

Dare Co. Bar Assoc., President, 1987-1992

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Special Superior Court Judge, 1993-1994

Resident Superior Court Judge; Senior resident superior Court Judge Beginning 2016, 1994-2025

Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff N.C. Senate President Pro Tempore, 1992-1993

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

N.C. Senate District 1, 2025-2025

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Rep. Keith Kidwell

N.C Legislature, N,C House of Representatives

2025-2025

Carson Creef

Dare Co. Board of Commissioners

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

To save mother's life However as a citizen I will follow the law of the individual state

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Only that the Government should not MANDATE a particular religion , But should not interfere with Freedom of worship. The Phrase coined by Jefferson (written to a particular church) has been misconstrued and taken out of context

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Absolutely They are our strongest and closest Ally. According to Scripture, Blessings and condemnation, or punishment will be conferred according to support of God's people


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

c

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

This should be left to the State Legislature

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Balanced Budget; Regulatory Reform ;Elemination of unnecessary. duplicative Government spending on non vital government functions


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

to render Justice without favor or delay. to punish and deter criminal conduct , to judge fairly

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I support the the rights of the second amendment. All amendments have equal dignity. Felons (unless rights are restored legally) and mentally deranged or emotionally unstable persons should be restricted in gun use and possession.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

NO

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

NO


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

This is my personal belief ,however as a citizen I will follow the law of the individual state as legally it should be

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian, I believe in The Apostles' Creed. God is Creator; His son Jesus , our Lord and savior, was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of a virgin and was crucified for our sins; He took all sickness shame and sin; He was resurrected and arose; and sits at the right hand of God. We are saved by Grace He shall come again to judge,. We have life everlasting through him


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear, gas and oil. But I believe should employ all types of energy sources

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