Democrat’s big cash haul signals perilous Tillis reelect bid

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Campaign finance reports show that North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis was outraised nearly 3-to-1 by his Democratic challenger in the last quarter.

The news that Cal Cunningham’s campaign raised $7.4 million for the three months ending June 30 and that Tillis raised $2.6 million signals a more precarious reelection bid for the incumbent.

The two campaigns were essentially tied with cash in their coffers starting July 1.

Tillis is one of a handful of Senate Republicans considered vulnerable this fall.

Democrats need to win three or four additional seats to retake the majority in the chamber.