

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
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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