Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/08/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Thom Tillis
Tillis promoted his book 'How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents' on ABC's The View, where he praised Trump as a political force while warning he would not tolerate having his phone number leaked. He also said he hoped Hegseth would be fired, despite not knowing whether an impeachment effort would succeed.
In his new book, Senator Thom Tillis said his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 was the biggest regret of his career. He also said he should have stopped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services Secretary in the early days of Trump's second term.
Tillis announced he would not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that came a day after he voted against President Trump's reconciliation bill over its impact on Medicaid. The announcement drew public attacks from Trump and set up North Carolina's Senate seat as a key race for Democrats.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Thomas Roland Tillis |
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| Summary | Republican politician who has served as a United States Senator from North Carolina since January 2015, after earlier service in the North Carolina House of Representatives, including as Speaker from 2011 to 2015. In June 2025 he announced he would not seek reelection in 2026, so his current Senate term ends in January 2027. |
| Party | Republican |
| Senate Term End | 03/01/2027 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | B.S., University of Maryland University College (1997) |
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| Other Study | Attended Chattanooga State Community College |
Personal Life
| Religion | Catholic |
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| Residence | Huntersville, North Carolina |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Susan Tillis (married 1987) |
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Family
| Spouse | Susan Tillis |
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| Children | Two |
| Siblings | Five siblings in total, including brother Rick Tillis |
Career
| Private Sector | Management consultant and technology executive, with roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM |
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| Local Government | Member of the Cornelius, North Carolina Board of Commissioners (2003-2005) |
| State Legislature | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives (2007-2015), representing the 98th district; Speaker of the House (2011-2015) |
| United States Senate | Senator from North Carolina since 3 January 2015; first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2020 |
| Senate Committees | Finance; Veterans' Affairs; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Judiciary |
| Retirement Announcement | Announced on 29/06/2025 that he would not seek reelection in 2026, after voting against the 2025 reconciliation bill |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as a warehouse records clerk after high school because he could not afford college. | |
| 2. Completed his undergraduate degree in his thirties after years in the private sector. | |
| 3. Served as PTA president of his daughter's high school before entering elected office. | |
| 4. Defeated Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan in the 2014 Senate election. | |
| 5. Supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the Respect for Marriage Act. | |
| 6. Played a key role in crafting the VA MISSION Act to improve veterans' healthcare. | |
| 7. Published a 2026 book titled 'How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents'. |
