Senate Leader Phil Berger concedes GOP primary race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page
Senate Leader Phil Berger has conceded the Republican Primary Senate District 26 race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. Berger trailed Page by just two votes after a full hand recount in three precincts, marking a significant shift in North Carolina's power structure.
Senate Leader Phil Berger conceded the Republican Primary Senate District 26 race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. A hand recount showed no change in results, with Page leading by two votes out of over 26,000 counted. Berger has been Senate leader since 2011 and a key figure in North Carolina's government. Page tapped into local voter discontent, winning despite being outspent by Berger's campaign. The result marks a significant shift in the state's power structure. Berger has pledged to support Republican Senate candidates and ensure North Carolina remains a top state to live and work.
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