Thom Tillis is the Republican U.S. Senator from North Carolina, in office since 2015.
Current term began January 3, 2021. In the Senate since January 6, 2015.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Thom Tillis holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across North Carolina choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
Thom Tillis is not a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Michael Dublin, Green
- Roy Cooper, Democratic
- Shannon W. Bray, Libertarian
- Michael Whatley, Republican
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, general election candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
North Carolina
Thom Tillis is one of two U.S. Senators for North Carolina, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the North Carolina congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Thom Tillis next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in North Carolina takes part in that race.
What committees does Thom Tillis serve on?
Thom Tillis serves on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senate Committee on Finance, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
How do I contact Thom Tillis?
You can reach the office of Thom Tillis by phone at 202-224-6342 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.