Tillis made the surprise announcement one day after he opposed a massive bill for Trump's agenda in the Senate.

The surprise announcement comes one day after Tillis opposed a massive bill for Trump’s agenda in the Senate.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announced Sunday that he would not run for re-election, one day after he drew Donald Trump’s ire for opposing the party’s sweeping domestic policy package.

The surprise decision opens up seat in battleground North Carolina that was already set to be one of the most hotly contested races of the 2026 midterms.

Republicans are now forced to scramble to find a replacement for Tillis in a race that is a top target for Democrats in next year’s midterms.

    • solsangraal@lemmy.zipEnglish
      8·
      13 hours ago

      someone worse will take his place

      this is the state that chose maddie cawthorn to represent them

      • N0t_5ure@lemmy.world
        41·
        13 hours ago

        Per the article it appears that Lara Trump is considering a run for the seat. That said, NC is a bit purple, and it isn’t clear that a MAGA Republican would win.

        • solsangraal@lemmy.zipEnglish
          52·
          13 hours ago

          i wish i had your optimism

          i live in NC. a maga republican WILL win, sorry to say

        • jj4211@lemmy.world
          3·
          13 hours ago

          While it has been on the fence, it broke pretty hard for Trump even as Democrats won the governor, lt governor, and AG…

          They might not be fully onboard with generic Republican but they are all in on MAGA… A Trump would probably give them a strong win.