Michael Whatley Wants to be N.C.’s Next Senator. Here’s What to Know.
The RNC chair is running for Thom Tillis’s U.S. Senate seat with Trump’s backing.
When Thom Tillis Went Rogue
The senator tried to persuade Trump and state GOP leaders that the “One Big Beautiful Bill” would devastate health care in N.C. Then all hell broke loose. Â
N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis Announces His Retirement
“It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” said Tillis, who had provoked GOP ire for opposing Trump’s budget bill.
Warning Signs for Tillis?
Thom Tillis’ re-election chances will likely be tied to Trump’s popularity.
Why Thom Tillis Shouldn’t Worry About the Primary
Trump and his advisers have bashed the N.C senator. A political scientist explains why their efforts to replace him are almost certain to fail.
Thom Tillis’ Spat With Trump Advisers Raises a New Reelection Challenge
N.C. Republicans are wondering why Trump’s advisers are going after someone they see as the best chance at retaining a Senate seat.
Thom Tillis Is Already Navigating a Delicate Balance for Reelection
Asked what he makes of primary threats, Sen. Thom Tillis was wry. “They’re cute,” he said.
More Thom Tillis Coverage
Thom Tillis Has a Donald Trump Predicament
The state GOP already censured Tillis for not being MAGA enough. Now he’s up for re-election as Trump taps controversial nominees.Â
Thom Tillis and the Art of the Deal
With his next reelection campaign four long years away, North Carolina’s soon-to-be senior senator has emerged as a bipartisan dealmaker. Back home, his party’s conservative wing doesn’t like it.