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Tillis Wins Primary
Election
For Immediate Release: May, 3, 2006
Contact: Press
Office, 704-248-2980
On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2 out of 3 Primary voters
put their support behind Thom Tillis to be the 98th District nominee
for the Republican Party. The voter turnout in the 98th District
race was more than twice the average county-wide turnout and the
highest turnout of any race in Mecklenburg County. Campaign
Manager, Jayson Polo said "We knew getting the vote out would be a key
factor in our campaign. We have to thank all of the volunteers
who got the voters to the polls. They are the reason we had such
an overwhelming margin of victory."
With no Democrat or Independent challenger
filed for the General Election, the Primary win paves the way for Thom
Tillis to serve as the 98th District Representative in the North
Carolina House of Representatives. Tillis says, "I am not
looking past the General Election as there is always the possibility
of a write-in challenge, but we are very optimistic."
The day after
the election, Tillis reached out to members of the local delegation in
Mecklenburg County to lay the groundwork for working relationships he
believes are essential. Tillis said he was pleased with the warm
reception he received, and he is looking forward to working with the
distinguished members of the Mecklenburg delegation. Tillis says
"After the General Assembly resesses the short session, I will
intensify my efforts to meet with key members of the Republican
caucus. I want to take full advantage of the fact that I have
nearly 6 months to do my homework and to be prepared to work for a
conservative legislative agenda." With endorsement and support
from the elected officials in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville,
Tillis is already working to develop a local agenda based on the needs
of the 98th District. Later in the fall, Tillis plans to host a
series of "Legislative Agenda Workshops" inviting local elected
officials and individual citizens to provide feedback on issues
including education, transportation, taxes, and immigration.
About Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis is a
life-long Republican, and he is an experienced public servant, an
active community advocate, and a successful business leader. Thom
Tillis is the President of the Hopewell High School PTSA, and he is
the Chairman of the United Way Lake Norman/Mooresville Board of
Directors. In 2005, Thom Tillis founded "Hopewell High Scholl
Project Hope" an activist movement that focused on student safety and
discipline at Hopewell High School. Thom Tillis is a former
Commissioner on the Town of Cornelius Board of Commissioners, and he
has served in a number of volunteer roles in the community. |
