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North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger conceded to Sheriff Sam Page after a partial recount left Page 23 votes ahead in the SD-26 GOP primary, ending any chance of a full hand recount. Page will face Democrat Steve Luking in November. Berger, a longtime power broker with Trump’s backing, saw his leadership and influence tested by the close race and ongoing protests that ultimately did not alter the result.
North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger conceded his Republican primary to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page after a partial hand recount widened Page’s lead to 23 votes; despite Donald Trump’s endorsement and heavy outside spending, Berger’s long hold on the chamber appears to be ending as Page leverages district resentment over a casino proposal, aiming to win in November.
Sam Page was certified the Republican primary winner for North Carolina State Senate District 26 by 23 votes after canvasses in Guilford and Rockingham counties, with seven Guilford ballots removed and other verifications; Phil Berger’s camp says it may request a machine recount and potentially file an election protest, with deadlines looming. Page advances as the GOP nominee for November.