A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
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FILE - Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., walks to the chamber as senators arrive for votes and policy meetings, at the Capitol in Washington, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
