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Senator Tillis' Retirement Sparks High-Stakes NC Senate Race

7/5/2025

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Senator Thom Tillis' retirement has shaken up the Senate race in North Carolina, paving the way for Democrats to seize a potential majority. With names like Lara Trump and former Governor Roy Cooper emerging as contenders, the stakes are high. Meanwhile, key races in Maine and beyond are heating up as both parties strategize for the midterms.

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Senator Thom Tillis' retirement has shaken up the Senate race in North Carolina, paving the way for Democrats to seize a potential majority. With names like Lara Trump and former Governor Roy Cooper emerging as contenders, the stakes are high. Meanwhile, key races in Maine and beyond are heating up as both parties strategize for the midterms.