After Senator Tom Tillis announced he would not seek re-election, the Republicans are eager to see Laura Trump run for the Senate seat in North Carolina, many believe she is the best chance for the Republicans to retain the seat.
Laura Trump is the daughter-in-law of Donald Trump and previously served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC). A source close to the president said that Laura is considering running, and if she decides to run, the Republicans will eliminate all other candidates. Laura has previously declined opportunities to run, and in 2022 she gave up on running for another Senate seat in North Carolina and instead supported the current senator Ted Budd. However, she has publicly stated, "Saying no now doesn't mean saying no forever."
Jonathan Feltz, a Republican strategist in North Carolina, said, "She already has the priority to decide whether to run," and that President Trump also supports her, calling her a "very good candidate." Feltz pointed out that Laura's candidacy could boost voter turnout among Republican voters, especially since her father-in-law, Trump, successfully mobilized many voters who usually don't vote. For the Republicans to win the entire state, they must maximize mobilization of rural voters in remote areas to counteract the Democrats' advantage in urban areas.
Feltz said, "No other candidate can reach the level of support that President Trump has, but he would bring strong momentum. He is a very unique person, and having a 'Trump' on the ballot is itself an advantage."
Nevertheless, Laura still faces some potential weaknesses. Although she has actively campaigned for her father-in-law and other Republican candidates, she herself has never run for office. Additionally, another potential attack point she might face is "lack of loyalty to North Carolina." Although she was born and raised in North Carolina, she and her family now live in Florida. In recent key Senate campaigns, candidates from other states have often faced criticism of being "dropped in."
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