Ontario Tillman | |
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Member of the AlabamaHouseofRepresentatives from the 56th district | |
Assumed office November 9, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Louise Alexander |
Personal details | |
Born | Bessemer,Alabama |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Bessemer,Alabama [1] |
Education | Bachelor of Science in special education,Master of Education in collaborative teaching |
Alma mater | Miles Law School Alabama A&M University |
Profession | Lawyer |
Ontario Tillman is an American politician who has served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives since November 8,2022. He represents Alabama's 56th House district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Tillman graduated from Jess Lanier High School in 1996. He earned a Bachelor of Science in special education and a Master of Education in collaborative teaching from Alabama A&M University. He earned a Juris Doctor from Miles Law School. [2] He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma. [3]
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