{"biography":"Pat Tillman is the incumbent Republican commissioner for Guilford County\u2019s District\u202f3 and is seeking re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election. He began his current term on December\u202f5,\u202f2022, which runs until December\u202f7,\u202f2026, and will appear on the ballot alongside Democratic challenger Derek\u202fMobley\u202f[1][5].\n\nTillman\u2019s public service began on the Guilford County Board of Education, where he served from 2016 to 2022. During that tenure he helped launch five Career Academies that expand vocational pathways for high\u2011school students\u202f[5]. After his education board service, he was elected to the County Board of Commissioners in 2022, defeating Mobley with 51.5% of the vote (16,952 votes)\u202f[1].\n\nProfessionally, Tillman is the Director of Sales and Marketing for PHD Laboratories, a company that provides advanced medical testing services aimed at improving patient outcomes. His career also includes a range of leadership roles in sales and marketing across multiple sectors\u202f[5]. He is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a background he says informs his disciplined approach to governance and teamwork\u202f[5].\n\nEducationally, Tillman earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Communications from Appalachian State University and a Master\u2019s degree in Management from Troy University\u202f[5]. He resides in District\u202f3 with his family and emphasizes community development, education, and workforce training as priorities for his office\u202f[5].\n\nAmong his recent accomplishments, Tillman has served on the North Carolina Safer Schools Task Force and worked to secure funding for Career Technical Education programs throughout Guilford County. He regularly collaborates with local businesses, community leaders, and state legislators to create pathways that connect students and families with valuable opportunities\u202f[5].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Pat Tillman - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Pat_Tillman)\n- [5] [Pat Tillman | Guilford County](https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/government/board-commissioners/pat-tillman)\n- [9] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_03","county":"guilford","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"Guilford County Board Of Commissioners District 03"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Patrick","fullname":"Patrick Harris Tillman","lastname":"Tillman","middlename":"Harris","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"county_commission_district_03","contest_title":"Guilford County Board Of Commissioners District 03","county":"guilford","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"guilford","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":"guilford","cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"county_commission_district_03","contest_title":"Guilford County Board Of Commissioners District 03","county":"guilford","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":"guilford","office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"county_commission","office_title":"County Commissioner","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Pat Tillman is the Republican District\u202f3 commissioner for Guilford County, a Marine veteran and former school board member running for re\u2011election in 2026.","terms":[],"token":"04f2cbf0dab41252"}