When state Senate leader Phil Berger’s 16-year reign comes to an end this year, here’s who could take over as the next president pro tempore.
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Posted inElections
Elections Board Member Bob Rucho Resigns After Apparent Illegal Donations
Records show Rucho donated to a pair of candidates since taking office last year, which is prohibited by state law.
Posted inPolitics & Government
FEMA Approves Millions in Aid for North Carolina After Tillis’ Rant
Rep. Deborah Ross said the funds were “magically” released Wednesday morning.
Posted inImmigration
Charlotte Man Seeks $1.25 Million in Damages Over Immigration Stop
The class-action lawsuit was the first legal salvo from November’s immigration enforcement crackdown.
Posted inHigher Education
How Phil Berger Shaped North Carolina’s Universities
With controversial funding decisions and emboldened governing boards, the powerful state senator has transformed North Carolina’s public colleges and universities.
Posted inHigher Education
The Duke Researcher Who Thought He Could Reform Jeffrey Epstein
The wealthy sex offender gave a former Duke University employee money for a YouTube show.
Posted inElections
Rockingham County Elections Board Reopens After Unusual Post-Primary Closure
County offices are supposed to be open so voters can resolve issues with their ballots. The State Board of Elections stepped in after learning of the issue.
Posted inElections
What We Learned From the 2026 Primaries
Tuesday’s elections were a trainwreck for many sitting state lawmakers, and lots of new faces are headed to Raleigh.
Posted inElections
Here’s What Happens Next in the Berger-Page Battle
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has a 23-vote lead over state Senate leader Phil Berger.
Posted inElections
Every Vote Counted in Guilford
Tuesday’s GOP primary between Sam Page and Phil Berger ended in a virtual tie. Guilford County played a key role.