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Senator Thom Tillis Retires After Opposing Big Beautiful Bill, Trailing Democrats 9-13 Points in North Carolina Senate Race

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Updated Jul 1, 2025, 09:25 PM

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has announced his retirement, leaving his Senate seat open in the upcoming election. Tillis faced criticism from the Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin, who suggested the senator could not defend the "Big Beautiful Bill" to voters. Tillis was the only senator to vote against ending a 10-year moratorium on artificial intelligence development, a stance that drew further attention as he prepared to leave office. Internal Republican National Senatorial Committee polls indicated Tillis was trailing Democratic challengers by 9 to 13 percentage points, but the NRSC expressed confidence in retaining the seat despite his departure.

Tillis' decision to retire followed his public opposition to the "Big Beautiful Bill," which he revealed would eliminate Medicare coverage for millions of Americans. This stance reportedly cost him support within the Republican Party, particularly from former President Donald Trump's faction. Analysts suggest that with independent-minded candidates facing vilification, the Republican Party may find it challenging to hold onto the North Carolina Senate seat in the next election cycle.

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Thom Tillis faced a choice: He could tell the truth that Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will leave millions without healthcare or he could lie and keep Trump’s support. Tillis told the truth and ended his career, writes @NicholsUprising.

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Who will succeed retiring NC Senator Thom Tillis? @MaryEllenKlas writes that with independent-minded candidates vilified, the GOP will struggle to retain the seat (via @opinion)

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Who will succeed retiring NC Senator Thom Tillis? @MaryEllenKlas writes that with independent-minded candidates vilified, the GOP will struggle to retain the seat

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Senator Thom Tillis Retires After Opposing Big Beautiful Bill, Trailing Democrats 9-13 Points in North Carolina Senate Race

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