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Ex-congressman Nickel launches bid to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026 - AP News — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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Former Democratic Rep. Wiley Nickel has officially launched a 2026 bid to unseat Republican Senator Thom Tillis in North Carolina, framing the race as a challenge to Tillis's alignment with Donald Trump.
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best 411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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ALSO MENTIONED Barack Obama, Former employer of Nickel
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