Former Democratic Rep. Wiley Nickel challenging Tillis in NC

Wiley Nickel announces campaign, takes aim at U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis' seat

First challenge to Thom Tillis' U.S. Senate seat announced by NC Democrat, former Congressman Wiley Nickel, who drop the campaign news Wednesday

Former Democratic Rep Launches Bid To Unseat GOP Senator

Nickel announced his candidacy in a post on X, claiming that he is running "to fight for a better future for North Carolinians."

Nickel, former congressman, announces U.S. Senate run in 2026

(The Center Square) – Democrats in North Carolina have their first challenger to Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in the November 2026 election cycle.

Former U.S. Rep Nickel takes aim at Tillis

RALEIGH — Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced on Wednesday his candidacy to try to unseat Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026, saying a “fighter for what’s right for our state” is needed and criticizing the Republican…

Wiley Nickel challenging Thom Tillis for North Carolina Senate seat

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,…

Wiley Nickel announces campaign for U.S. Senate in North Carolina

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) — Former congressman Wiley Nickel announced that he will be running for U.S. Senate in 2026 for the state of North Carolina. Nickel would be going against Republican Thom Tillis who is up for re-election next year. Read the full article here. Categories: NC-Carolinas, News, Top Stories Tags: Thom Tillis, U.S. Senate, Wiley Nickel