We look at what Senator Thom Tillis' decision to not run for re-election means for North Carolina politics, and for Democratic dreams to capture that seat in 2026.

Republicans are eager to see Lara Trump enter the North Carolina Senate race, with many seeing her as their best opportunity to keep the seat after Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced he ...

In a surprising turn of events, Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced that he will not seek reelection next year, opening ...

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement could benefit Democrats in the race for his North Carolina Senate seat.

There’s also the discouraging history of Democrats and Senate races. The last Democrat to win was Kay Hagan in 2008. And ...

This map shows the county-by-county breakdown of the vote in the Senate race between Democrat Erskine Bowles and Republican Elizabeth Dole. The map is shaded to show how heavily a county voted for a ...

Cook Political Report moves North Carolina Senate race to toss up Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement could benefit Democrats in the race for his North Carolina Senate seat. Jessica ...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson spoke exclusively with WRAL about his and Roy Cooper's plans for the 2026 US Senate race.

Tarheel Republicans are touting a solid bench of political talent should Lara bow out. But for now, it’s her race.

RNC chair Michael Whatley expressed his willingness to support Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law, if she decides to run for North Carolina’s vacant Senate seat, while ...

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is the preferred candidate among Texas Democratic voters to run for Senate in 2026, ...