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

A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on ...

Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley said that he and the “entire Republican universe” would back Lara ...

All eyes are on Lara Trump in North Carolina, while potential candidates in other Senate battlegrounds are looking to make ...

Observer readers comment on Sen. Thom Tillis's decision not to run again, a Charlotte City Council decision, abortion, Iran ...

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

Tillis announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection in 2026. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race was already set to be one of the most closely watched ...

Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, ...

Tillis’ withdrawal from the 2026 race came as he made clear his opposition to Trump’s flagship bill, the “One Big, Beautiful ...

Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s not running again, a day after he railed against President Donald Trump’s spending bill.

The race to succeed retiring Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis is shaping up to be highly competitive mere days ...