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Thom Tillis

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Tillis reflects on retirement, criticism in final Senate year

  • Mar 5
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Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

  • Jan 17
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Sen. Tillis slams Stephen Miller over Greenland comments

  • Jan 8

Sen. Tillis criticizes Trump's pardons, questions strategy

  • Dec 4, 2025

Chief defends EBCI cannabis operation after Sen. Tillis' remarks

  • Oct 11, 2025

Dems see renewed hope as Roy Cooper enters NC Senate race

  • Aug 1, 2025

Whatley formally announces run for Thom Tillis' Senate seat

  • Aug 1, 2025

Roy Cooper announces US Senate bid

  • Jul 29, 2025

Latest Videos

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Tillis' departure sparks fevered interest in high-profile Senate seat

  • Jun 30, 2025
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Sen. Thom Tillis won't run for reelection after Trump primary threat

  • Jun 30, 2025
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Reaction pours in after Tillis announces he won't run for reelection

  • Jun 29, 2025
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Sen. Thom Tillis won't run for reelection after Trump primary threat

  • Jun 29, 2025
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Sen. Tillis to Trade Rep: "Whose throat do I get to choke if the tariffs strategy doesn't work?"

  • Apr 9, 2025
0:27

Wiley Nickel announces campaign for U.S. Senate in North Carolina

  • Apr 9, 2025
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Hundreds show up for self-described 'empty chair' town hall for Tillis

  • Mar 22, 2025
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Governor Cooper highlights $110M grant to replace Alligator Bridge on NC coast

  • Mar 10, 2023

Latest Stories

Democrat Wiley Nickel to suspend US Senate campaign, will endorse Roy Cooper, sources say

The former congressman will drop out of the US Senate race and endorse fellow Democrat Roy Cooper, sources told ABC11.

  • Jul 25, 2025

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to announce Senate bid intentions 'in coming days'

"Governor Cooper would be making his intentions known in the coming days," a spokesperson for Cooper said in a statement.

  • Jul 23, 2025

Tillis reelection announcement sparks fevered interest in his soon-to-be vacant Senate seat

Republican and Democratic candidates alike are assessing their chances to fill Thom Tillis' Senate seat.

  • Jun 30, 2025

Sen. Thom Tillis announces he won't run for reelection; reaction from Democrats and Republicans

Reaction came from both sides of the political aisle Sunday after Sen. Thom Tillis' stunning announcement.

  • Jun 30, 2025
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NC Sen. Tillis says he will not be seeking reelection in 2026 after voting against Trump's megabill

NC Republican senator announced he will not run for reelection, following criticism from Pres. Trump over his vote against the 'One Big Beautiful' bill.

  • Jun 30, 2025