Sen. Thom Tillis announces he won't seek reelection after Trump threatens primary challenge

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Washington — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday that helium won't question reelection successful 2026, opening up a cardinal spot successful North Carolina.

The announcement came hours aft President Trump posted connected Truth Social criticizing Tillis for his absorption to immoderate of the provisions wrong the "big, beauteous bill" making its mode done the Senate. Mr. Trump indicated helium would enactment to enactment superior challenges against Tillis, who is up for reelection successful 2026.

Tillis was archetypal elected to the Senate successful 2014.

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