Tillis’ withdrawal from the 2026 race came as he made clear his opposition to Trump’s flagship bill, the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. Tillis, who has served in the Senate since 2015, voted against the bill when it passed the Senate on Tuesday. He also gave a passionate speech on the Senate floor.

Sen. Thom Tillis’s (R-N.C.) decision to not seek reelection to another term has scrambled the field for what will be one of the most competitive Senate races in the country next year. The North