Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., also reacted to Tillis' announcement with a criticism of Trump. "I do not agree with N.C. Senator Thom Tillis on much. But he’s right on this," Sanders' post began.

The political battle for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat is officially underway in North Carolina, following Republican Senator Thom Tillis’ weekend announcement he will not seek ...

Democrats praise Tillis. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, weighed in on X, saying that despite their political differences, he supported Tillis in voting ...

North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis made an unexpected decision not to seek a third term. Here’s what the reaction has been.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican who has represented North Carolina in Washington for a decade , announced June 29, 2025, he ...