CHARLOTTE — North Carolina Republicans have different takes on how they should proceed now that Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, isn’t running for reelection.
President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, says she is considering a run.
Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-NC 10, says he will back Lara Trump if she goes for the seat.
House Speaker Destin Hall, R-NC 87, says North Carolina Republicans should unite behind whoever President Trump endorses.
Meanwhile, former Lieutenant Gov. Mark Robinson says there should be an open primary.
Lara Trump does not currently live in North Carolina.
If she decides to run, state law requires her to be registered to vote as a Republican in North Carolina by Sept. 20.
That’s 90 days before she’d have to file to run in the primary.
Lara Trump grew up in Wrightsville Beach and went to N.C. State University before marrying Eric Trump.
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