Sen. Thom Tillis Says He Won’t Run for ReelectionSen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced Sunday that he won’t run for reelection in the 2026 midterms. President Donald Trump had warned he may move to primary Tillis after the senator indicated he won’t support the GOP spending package.

“As many of my colleagues have noticed over the last year, and at times even joked about, I haven’t exactly been excited about running for another term. That is true since the choice is between spending another six years navigating the political theatre and partisan gridlock in Washington or spending that time with the love of my life Susan, our two children, three beautiful grandchildren, and the rest of our extended family back home. It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election.”

Tillis, who has been a critic of the Trump-backed spending and budget bill, voted against advancing the package on Saturday night. After the vote, Trump criticized Tillis in a social media post and signaled he would campaign against the senator during the 2026 midterms. (More)