Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection, according to a statement released by his office Sunday afternoon.

The Republican from North Carolina announced he won’t run for reelection next year amid sharp disagreements with President Trump.

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year’s midterm elections, setting off a scramble of successor speculation that includes both a former Democratic governor and a Trump other than the one who ultimately nudged Tillis into leaving.