Tillis Won’t Run for Reelection in North Carolina

Republican who voted against ‘big, beautiful bill’ to step down after Trump threat

Thom Tillis says independent thinkers are becoming an endangered species in Washington, and he will not seek re-election after the US president threatened to back a primary challenger against him.

Thom Tillis: North Carolina Republican senator to leave Congress after clash with Trump

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has refused to back the "Big Beautiful Bill", saying it will be "devastating" to people in his state.

Thom Tillis won’t seek re-election after clash with Trump over ‘big beautiful bill’

President insulted Republican senator and threatened to back his primary challenger after he opposed domestic billThom Tillis announced on Sunday that he will not run for re-election to the US Senate next year, one day after the North Carolina Republican’s vote against Donald Trump’s signature piece of domestic legislation prompted the president to launch a barrage of threats and insults – as well as promise to support a primary challenger to de…

Sen. Thom Tillis Announces Retirement After Trump Threatens Primary Race

A day after voting against a motion to advance Donald Trump’s legislative agenda and the president’s subsequent threat to endorse a primary challenge against him, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will not seek re-election in 2026. “In Washington over the last few years, it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise, and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered spe…

Republican Tillis slams ‘hypocrisy,’ as he won’t run again amid clash with Trump

The decision puts a crucial swing Senate race in play

Republican Congressman says he won't seek reelection in 2026 after voting against Trump's megabill

A Republican senator announced he will not run for reelection following criticism from President Donald Trump over his vote against the "One Big Beautiful" bill.