Thom Tillis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Thom Tillis

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Thom Tillis.

Thom Tillis is the senior U.S. Senator from North Carolina, serving since 2015. A Republican, he previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015, holding the Speaker position from 2011. Tillis won his Senate seat in 2014, defeating incumbent Kay Hagan and was reelected in 2020. He assumed the role of senior senator upon Richard Burr's retirement in 2023. His career reflects a consistent involvement in North Carolina politics and the Republican Party.

2006: Elected to the General Assembly

In 2006, Thom Tillis was elected to the General Assembly after defeating incumbent John W. Rhodes in the Republican primary.

2011: "GOP Legislators to Watch"

In 2011, Governing magazine named Thom Tillis and North Carolina Senate President pro tempore Phil Berger "GOP Legislators to Watch".

2013: Reelected as Speaker

In 2013, Thom Tillis was unanimously reelected as Speaker of the North Carolina House.

2014: Elected to the Senate

In 2014, Thom Tillis was elected to the Senate, defeating Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan.

2020: Reelected in Senate

In 2020, Thom Tillis was reelected in Senate.

November 29, 2022: Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act

On November 29, 2022, Thom Tillis voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which passed the Senate and was enacted. The law repealed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and codified rights to same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law.