Blake Tillery lives in Vidalia, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in international affairs and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia. He is the managing partner at Smith and Tillery, P.C., and has served as Chairman of the Toombs County Commission. He was elected to represent Georgia's 19th district in 2016 and has served as Vice-Chair of the Appropriations and State Institutions for Property Committees.
Blake Tillery advocates for eliminating the state income tax, securing borders, and enforcing immigration laws. He supports being tough on crime, backing law enforcement, and holding the justice system accountable. Tillery is committed to protecting constitutional rights, including free speech and the Second Amendment. He also opposes DEI, CRT, and taxpayer-funded gender-altering surgeries.
As a State Senator, Blake Tillery has sponsored legislation focusing on parental notification for student services, permitting charges against clergy for improper sexual contact, and suspending local board of education members for financial mismanagement. He also championed bills related to income tax reduction and repealing data center equipment sales tax exemptions.
In 2024, Blake Tillery's campaign for Georgia State Senate District 19 reported $497,031 in contributions and $793,974 in expenditures. In 2022, his campaign received $407,977 in contributions.
Endorsed by over 100 elected officials, including Congressman Rick Allen, former Congressmen Tom Price and Bob Barr, and 62 current Sheriffs across Georgia.