Two-Vote Shakeup in NC GOP Primary Pits Sheriff Page Against Senate Leader Berger
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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.
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- Republican Primary for N.C. State Senate Seat Remains Too Close to Call The New York Times
- 'Most powerful' N.C. senator trails primary challenger by 2 votes despite Trump's endorsement NBC News
- 2 votes: NC GOP Senate leader Phil Berger in virtual tie with Sheriff Sam Page Raleigh News & Observer
- Rockingham Sheriff Page leads longtime NC Senate leader Berger by two votes in unofficial results NC Newsline
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