Summary
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced he will not run for re-election in 2026 after voting against a major bill supported by former President Trump. Tillis opposed the bill because it would have reduced funding for Medicaid, requiring states to spend more to provide health care. His decision has led some in his party to criticize him, calling him a "RINO" or "Republican In Name Only."
Key Facts
- Thom Tillis is a Republican senator from North Carolina.
- Tillis decided not to run for re-election in 2026.
- He voted against a bill that cuts social programs like Medicaid.
- Tillis' decision was criticized by some Republicans, including Trump.
- "RINO" means "Republican In Name Only"; Tillis embraced this label with a twist.
- DW-NOMINATE is a method that tracks how conservative or liberal lawmakers are based on their voting records.
- Tillis has a conservative score of .389, close to Trump's estimated score of .403.
