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North Carolina Senate Race Heats Up as GOP Reacts to Trump and Tillis Departures

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Source: The New York Times
North Carolina Senate Race Heats Up as GOP Reacts to Trump and Tillis Departures
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Senator Thom Tillis's decision not to seek re-election has heightened the focus on North Carolina's 2026 Senate race, with Democrats eyeing former Governor Roy Cooper as a strong candidate and Republicans preparing for a potentially contentious primary, possibly influenced by President Trump's endorsement, all while the race's outcome could be pivotal for control of the Senate.

Topics:nationpolitics#2026-midterm-elections#north-carolina-senate-race#politics#republican-primary#roy-cooper#thom-tillis
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  1. With Tillis Out, North Carolina’s Senate Race Will Draw Parties’ Firepower  The New York Times
  2. The Republicans in Congress Who Are Opting to Self-Deport From Washington  The New York Times
  3. ‘She has the right of first refusal’: GOP waits to see whether another Trump will run  Politico
  4. In stepping aside, Sen. Thom Tillis goes the way of other Republicans who have challenged Trump  AP News
  5. Republican senator denounces Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in fiery speech  The Guardian

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