Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis (born August 30, 1960) is the senior United States Senator from North Carolina. He is a member of the U.S. Republican Party and has been in Senate since January 3, 2015. He was in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015.[1]
Thom Tillis | |
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| United States Senator from North Carolina | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2015 Serving with Ted Budd | |
| Preceded by | Kay Hagan |
| Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 26, 2011 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Hackney |
| Succeeded by | Tim Moore |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office January 2007 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Rhodes |
| Succeeded by | John R. Bradford III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1960 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Tillis |
| Children | Lindsay Ryan |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland University College |
| Website | Senate website Campaign website |
Tillis was born on August 30, 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from the University of Maryland University College. He is married to Susan Tillis. They have two children.
Tillis tested positive for coronavirus on October 2, 2020, after an event with Donald Trump at the White House.[2]
Thom Tillis Media
Tillis freshman portrait (2015)
References
- ↑ "Tillis, Thom". Office of Art and Archives and Office of the Historian, The United States Congress. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ↑ Carney, Jordain (2 October 2020). "GOP Sen. Thom Tillis tests positive for coronavirus". The Hill.
Other websites
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