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Republican hopefuls wait for Lara Trump decision in North Carolina Senate race, sources tell CNN
Lara Trump, President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, is the leading potential candidate to run for Senate from North ...
Lara Trump, Roy Cooper in the mix as Tillis retirement ignites fierce North Carolina Senate race
Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, which will now be wide open in 2026.
With Tillis Out, North Carolina’s Senate Race Will Draw Parties’ Firepower
A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on ...
Trump's pick to replace Tillis could boost Republican midterm turnout in North Carolina, analysts say
Political parties typically benefit from having an incumbent candidate on the ballot, but U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis didn’t bring ...
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Local party chairs, UNCW professor weigh in on Sen. Tillis’ retirement
The balance of the Senate could rest on the shoulders of North Carolina after Senator Thom Tillis announced he won't seek ...
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't run in 2026 after opposing Trump's bill
His decision creates a political opportunity for Democrats seeking to bolster their numbers in the 2026 midterm elections.
‘Unprecedented’ national cash: North Carolina Dems have tunnel vision for Roy Cooper
The state’s former governor tops his party’s wish list, following Thom Tillis’ decision not to run for another Senate term.
Ron Johnson implies North Carolina is among ‘biggest abusers’ of Medicaid
All Republican senators except Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to progress in the chamber.
North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget
The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills ...