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 an American politician and businessman, currently serving as a United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015. A Republican, he previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015, holding the position of State House Speaker from 2011. Tillis was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014, defeating the incumbent Kay Hagan, and secured reelection in 2020. Following Richard Burr's retirement in 2023, Tillis became the senior U.S. Senator for North Carolina.

22 hours ago : Tillis questions Iran war objectives; Senators, White House resolve bank-crypto clash.

Senator Thom Tillis expressed uncertainty regarding the objectives of a potential war with Iran. Simultaneously, Senators and the White House reached an agreement in principle to address the conflict between banks and cryptocurrency.

1996: Promoted to Partner

In 1996, Thom Tillis was promoted to partner at Price Waterhouse.

2006: Elected to General Assembly

In 2006, Thom Tillis ran for the General Assembly, defeating incumbent John W. Rhodes in the Republican primary and winning the election unopposed.

2008: Reelected Unopposed

In 2008, Thom Tillis was reelected unopposed to the General Assembly.

2010: Campaign Chairman & Reelected

In 2010, Thom Tillis was campaign chairman for the House Republican Caucus and was reelected unopposed.

2011: "GOP Legislator to Watch"

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

2012: Reelected Unopposed

In 2012, Thom Tillis was reelected unopposed to the General Assembly.

2013: Speaker Reelected

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

2025: Score from Humane World Action Fund

In 2025, Thom Tillis received a score of 50 out of 100 from the Humane World Action Fund on animal protection issues.