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Tillis Says He Won’t Seek Reelection After Trump Primary Threats

NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, JUN 29 – Tillis cited concerns over Medicaid cuts and political gridlock after opposing Trump's tax and spending bill, prompting a key Senate seat to open in a competitive 2026 North Carolina race.

  • Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced on Sunday, June 29, 2025, that he will not seek reelection in 2026 amid escalating political pressures.
  • Tillis opposed President Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill due to its significant Medicaid cuts, which he called devastating for North Carolinians.
  • President Trump criticized Tillis harshly on social media, calling him "a talker and complainer, NOT A DOER" and threatened to support primary challengers against him.
  • Two Republican senators, including Tillis, voted against advancing the bill on June 28, 2025, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating nearly 12 million Americans could lose health coverage under the legislation.
  • Tillis's decision to retire creates an open Senate seat in North Carolina for the 2026 race, prompting Democrats to consider figures such as ex-Governor Roy Cooper as possible contenders amid ongoing political stalemates and discussions about the rarity of bipartisan efforts.
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