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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.
Democrat Brian Nathan holds a razor-thin lead over Republican Josie Tomkow in Tampa’s SD-14 special election to replace Jay Collins, 50.25%–49.75% with all precincts reporting, a margin that could trigger a machine recount and keep final results up in the air for days. Turnout was strong for a special election, voters and third-party turnout likely influencing the outcome, and while Democratic groups declared victory, the Associated Press had not yet called the race. If Nathan holds, he would face November ballot competition in a still competitive Florida political landscape.
North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger conceded to Sheriff Sam Page after a recount, with Page leading by 23 votes (13,135 to 13,112). Page will face Democrat Steve Luking in November; Berger had been a longtime Republican leader and Trump endorsed him earlier, but Page’s win maintains the party’s competitive dynamic entering the general election.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized more than 650,000 ballots from November’s California elections amid a dispute over the Prop. 50 count, planning a hand recount after a private group claimed excess votes; state officials say Bianco lacks authority to conduct a recount, while county officials note intake tallies are estimates and the final tally was within 0.16% (103 votes) of the initial estimate, underscoring partisan tensions around election administration.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a GOP gubernatorial candidate, announced the seizure of about 650,000 ballots from California’s November election as part of a vote-count probe and said he will conduct a physical recount. State officials, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Attorney General Rob Bonta, questioned his authority and criticized the move, while Bianco argues the investigation is straightforward. The Riverside Election Integrity Team’s claim of excess votes is disputed by county officials, illustrating deep tensions over election integrity in California.
Rockingham Sheriff Page holds a 23-vote lead over Senate Leader Berger in NC Senate District 26 after Rockingham and Guilford counties certified their tallies. Final counts show Page 9,065 vs. Berger 4,526 in Rockingham, and Berger 8,587 vs. Page 4,071 in Guilford. A recount could be triggered if requested by noon Tuesday, with up to two recounts possible and protests due by 5 p.m. Tuesday. The district leans Republican and the winner will face Democrat Steve Luking 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.
North Carolina’s canvass confirms Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page leads Sen. Phil Berger by 23 votes in Senate District 26, with no ballot changes that alter the margin. Berger has until Tuesday noon to request a recount (likely a machine recount), and both campaigns may file protests by the same deadline ahead of the March 25 final canvass.
In North Carolina's Republican primary, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger trails challenger Sam Page by two votes in unofficial results (Page 13,077 to Berger 13,075), a razor-thin margin likely to prompt a recount under state rules; Trump endorsed Berger and offered Page a White House job, which Page declined, with both leaning into their ties to the president.
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page leads Senate Leader Phil Berger by two votes in North Carolina's GOP primary, with the margin triggering the possibility of a recount since it’s within 1%; outstanding provisional and overseas ballots could still change the result, and a recount must be requested by noon on the second business day after canvass (March 17). Berger has led the Senate since 2011, Page has long opposed casino expansion and gained national attention as an early Trump supporter, with Trump endorsing Berger while praising Page.
Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa has called for a recount or repeat of the presidential election after the conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki, who opposes Ukraine's EU and NATO membership, won amid reports of irregularities and suspicious vote count figures. The election results are under investigation, with political and historical tensions between Poland and Ukraine also highlighted.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections confirmed incumbent Justice Allison Riggs's victory over GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin in the state Supreme Court race after a partial hand recount. Riggs's lead increased to 734 votes, negating the need for a full hand recount. Griffin had challenged over 60,000 ballots, questioning their validity, but the board plans to address these challenges in a public hearing. Riggs's campaign urged the board to dismiss Griffin's protests, while the North Carolina Democratic Party filed a lawsuit to protect voters' rights.
A recount in the North Carolina Supreme Court race confirmed Democrat Justice Allison Riggs' lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes. Despite the recount, Griffin is pursuing a second recount and challenging over 60,000 ballots, citing voter identity issues. These challenges have been largely dismissed by local election boards. The Republican Party's efforts to contest the election results have been criticized by Democratic officials, including Governor Roy Cooper, as attempts to undermine voter rights. The court's current Republican majority could shift in future elections, making this race significant.
Romania's top court has ordered a recount of the presidential election votes following allegations that TikTok favored the surprise winner, Calin Georgescu, a far-right candidate. TikTok denies any bias, while Georgescu, who campaigned primarily on the platform, faces accusations of illegal campaign financing. The recount is unprecedented in Romania's post-Communist history, and Georgescu is set to face runner-up Elena Lasconi in a run-off. The situation has sparked protests and calls for TikTok's suspension pending an investigation into electoral manipulation.
Romania's Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of votes from the first round of the presidential election after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly won with 22.9% of the vote. Georgescu, who opposes NATO and supports Putin, will face centrist Elena Lasconi in a runoff. The recount decision follows allegations of cyberattacks and claims that TikTok favored Georgescu's campaign. Both candidates have criticized the court's decision, with Lasconi emphasizing the need to protect democracy.