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Common Ground Scorecard for Thom Tillis

U.S. Senate

Thom Tillis (NC - R)

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Thom Tillis has long been a reliable conservative vote and advocate for his state, from his efforts to bolster North Carolina’s military bases and families, to his opposition to abortion, the Affordable Care Act, and finance-industry restrictions. Tillis has stood out from other conservatives by joining key bipartisan initiatives, namely an infrastructure package and an immigration overhaul, but still maintains his loyalty to Republican leaders on major issues. Tillis worked for Price Waterhouse accounting and consulting and IBM, where he was made a partner.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Thom Tillis)

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Up for Reelection in 2026

Top Organizations and Groups

  • Joint Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission)
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

Common Ground Score is

61
Well Above Average

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
11
Personal ActionsMAX 30
20
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score increased 5 points based on 2023 performance. Top 50% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Had a public conversation with Democrat Cal Cunningham on how to build and maintain friendships across the political divide after the two ran against each other for the U.S. Senate, hosted by the UNC Program for Public Discourse. Member of the Senate Common Sense Coalition.

Communications Commentary

"I, for one, have no intention of sitting down and watching another re-run of the same divisive partisanship we see year after year. I resolve to work with my colleagues to succeed in producing the good rather than failing to produce the perfect... We owe it to the American people to set aside the areas where our ideology may prevent progress, and find common ground where there are plenty of opportunities to produce good results."

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground as one of four negotiators of landmark, bipartisan gun safety legislation. Won Legislative Action Award from Bipartisan Policy Center.

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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