Former North Carolina Democratic Rep. Wiley Nickel is hopping back into national politics and seeking to oust Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) in what is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate races in the 2026 midterm elections.
Nickel, who opted not to run for reelection in 2024 due to redistricting in North Carolina, announced his campaign for the Senate on Wednesday.
“Trump is shredding our Constitution and tanking our economy,” Nickel said in a post on X. “Thom Tillis lacks the courage to stand up to him — I’ll be damned if I’m going to sit on the sidelines. I’m running to fight for a better future for North Carolinians.”
Trump is shredding our Constitution and tanking our economy. Thom Tillis lacks the
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