Blake Tillery

Blake Tillery

Republican Party

Candidate, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

Georgia State Senate District 19

Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

8

Compensation

Base salary

$24,341.64/year

Per diem

$247/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

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Blake Tillery (Republican Party) is a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 19. He assumed office on January 9, 2017. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Tillery (Republican Party) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Blake Tillery lives in Visalia, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in international affairs from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctor at the University of Georgia School of Law in 2010. Tillery is the managing partner at Smith and Tillery, P.C., and previously co-chaired the Leadership Toombs-Montgomery program. Tillery has also served as Chairman of the Toombs County Commission, the Heart of Georgia Workforce Investment Board, Toombs County Boys and Girls Club Board. He was elected to represent Georgia's 19th district in 2016 and has served as the Vice-Chair of the Appropriations and State Institutions for Property Committees and Secretary for the Judiciary Committee.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Tillery was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Appropriations Committee, Chair
• Finance Committee, Ex-Officio
• Government Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
• Senate Retirement Committee, Secretary
• State Institutions and Property Committee, Vice Chair

2021-2022

Tillery was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Appropriations Committee
• Government Oversight Committee, Vice chair
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
• State Institutions and Property Committee, Vice chair

2019-2020

Tillery was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee
• Senate Appropriations Committee, Vice Chairman
• Assignments Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee, Secretary
• Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
• State Institutions and Property Committee, Vice Chairman

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2017
• Economic Development and Tourism
• Higher Education
• Judiciary
• State Institutions and Property, Vice chair

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

The following candidates are running in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Josh McLaurin (D)
		Richard N. Wright (D)
		David Clark (R)
		Greg Dolezal (R)
		Steve Gooch (R)
		John Kennedy (R)
		Brenda Nelson-Porter (R)
		Blake Tillery (R)
		Jerry Timbs (R)

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2024

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 19

Incumbent Blake Tillery won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 19 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Tillery (R)	100.0	65,328

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 19

Incumbent Blake Tillery advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 19 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Tillery	100.0	22,189

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 19

Incumbent Blake Tillery defeated Michael Moore in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 19 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Tillery (R)	78.7	45,431
	Submit photo	Michael Moore (D)	21.3	12,308

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,739
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 19

Michael Moore advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 19 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Michael Moore	100.0	4,112

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 19

Incumbent Blake Tillery advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 19 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Tillery	100.0	23,393

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2020

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 19

Incumbent Blake Tillery won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Tillery (R)	100.0	54,197

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 19

Incumbent Blake Tillery advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 19 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Tillery	100.0	22,675

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2018

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 19

Incumbent Blake Tillery won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 19 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Tillery (R)	100.0	43,414

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 19

Incumbent Blake Tillery advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 19 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Tillery	100.0	9,926

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2016

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016. Incumbent Tommie Williams (R) did not seek re-election.

Blake Tillery ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 19 general election.

Georgia State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Blake Tillery  (unopposed)	100.00%	43,329
Total Votes				43,329
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

Blake Tillery defeated Delvis Dutton and Kevin Parker in the Georgia State Senate District 19 Republican primary.

Georgia State Senate, District 19 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Blake Tillery	57.61%	10,865
	Republican	Delvis Dutton	25.81%	4,867
	Republican	Kevin Parker	16.59%	3,128
Total Votes				18,860

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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2016

Tillery's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Jobs/Economy

• Excerpt: "When we make growing South Georgia a priority and work together as a team, we can get the best jobs for our neighbors. This lowers the tax burden for all of us, increases the vibrancy of our area and helps keep our kids closer to home with opportunities for a good career."

Taxes

• Excerpt: "By reducing expenses, pushing economic growth, and eliminating unnecessary regulations on our small business owners, Blake has plans and ideas to see our state grow AND lower taxes at the same time."

2nd Amendment

• Excerpt: "Blake believes the 2nd Amendment is an INDIVIDUAL right, not a corporate right. Its purpose was to protect individuals from the power and tyranny of government."

Local control

• Excerpt: "We believe in local control and solutions that work for the specific community not in a 'one size fits all' approach."

Education

• Excerpt: "Blake has ideas on reforming education funding through a more fair sales tax instead of the property tax mechanism."

Campaign finance summary

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Blake Tillery campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Georgia State Senate District 19	Won general	$497,031	$793,974
2022	Georgia State Senate District 19	Won general	$407,977	$0
2020	Georgia State Senate District 19	Won general	$398,444	N/A**
2018	Georgia State Senate District 19	Won general	$189,396	N/A**
2016	Georgia State Senate, District 19	Won	$234,858	N/A**
Grand total			$1,727,706	$793,974
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Endorsements

2016

In 2016, Tillery's endorsements included the following:

• Georgia State Senator Tommie Williams
• James Thompson, former campaign opponent

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 28. ACLU Georgia Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Georgia Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2022

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In 2022, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31. ACLU Georgia Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 26. The session was suspended from March 13 through June 11. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Georgia Environment Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29. Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Georgia Center for Opportunity Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31. Americans for Prosperity Georgia Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Georgia Center for Opportunity Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Georgia Environment Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24. Americans for Prosperity Georgia Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Noteworthy events

Decision to self-quarantine for coronavirus on March 19, 2020

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Tillery, along with his Georgia State Senate colleagues, entered self-quarantine after State Sen. Brandon Beach tested positive for coronavirus.

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