Thom Tillis

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Thom Tillis born?August 30, 1960
2. What is the political affiliation?Republican Party
3. What is the current role?United States Senator from North Carolina (since 2015)
4. Who is Thom Tillis?Thom Tillis is a U.S. Senator from North Carolina. He is a moderate Republican who used to work in business and in the state House of Representatives.
5. How did Thom Tillis become a senator?He started in business, then was elected to the North Carolina House in 2007. He became Speaker in 2011 and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014.

Legislator: A person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body.
Bipartisan Legislation: Laws or proposals that are supported by members of more than one political party.
Senior Senator: The senator from a state who has served the longest in the United States Senate.
Moderate: Holding opinions or political views that are not extreme, often favoring compromise and gradual change.