Lara Trump considers Senate bid in North Carolina to replace Thom Tillis
- Lara Trump is seriously considering running for North Carolina’s open Senate seat after Senator Thom Tillis announced his retirement Sunday.
- Senator Thom Tillis announced his retirement after opposing Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and criticizing it for betraying Medicaid promises, prompting Trump to threaten a primary challenge.
- NBC’s Vaughn Hilyard reported on June 29 that a source said Lara Trump is 'strongly considering' a run, echoed by NOTUS’s Reese Gorman, who said she is 'seriously considering' a bid.
- With her potential bid looming, the North Carolina GOP has stalled other candidates like Michael Whatley, awaiting her decision to enter the race.
- Beyond Republican debates, Democrats see North Carolina's open seat as a prime chance to weaken the president’s Senate influence, with Morgan Jackson calling it the 'biggest pickup opportunity' in 2026.
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Trump Endorses Lara Trump as 'First Choice' for North Carolina Senate Seat
Washington loves political families. It’s like a big game of political musical chairs – when one family member leaves office, another one often jumps in!... The post Trump Endorses Lara Trump as ‘First Choice’ for North Carolina Senate Seat appeared first on Patriot Journal.
Lara Trump Responds to Senate Bid Rumors - News Addicts
Lara Trump responded Wednesday to growing speculation that she may run for U.S. Senate in North Carolina to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis. Speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Trump said the idea was still “very fresh,” but she did not rule it out. “A lot to process” NBC News reported earlier this week […] The post Lara Trump Responds to Senate Bid Rumors appeared first on News Addicts.
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