Phil Berger Concedes to Sam Page in State Senate Upset
The Rockingham County sheriff led by 23 votes, ending the decades-long reign of the state’s most powerful Republican lawmaker.
Page-Berger Race Will Likely Extend Into April
The Guilford County election board agreed to consider a protest from the state Senate leader.
State Elections Board Rejects Berger’s Request for Hand Recount
The North Carolina State Board of Elections allowed a machine recount to move forward in the tight GOP primary for a state Senate seat.
Phil Berger Requests Recount in Tight Republican Primary
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page was up 23 votes in the state Senate race after counties finished canvassing.
How Two Candidates Pulled Off Big Upsets
Caroline Eason and Patricia Smith couldn’t be more different politically, but their primary wins show voter dissatisfaction with the status quo in Raleigh.
Even if Phil Berger Wins, He Lost
The Senate leader’s primary might not be resolved for weeks. But even Berger’s best-case scenario will leave the political giant diminished.
Six Teachers Who Became Republicans for Midterms All Lost Primaries
They hoped their candidacy would bring more robust debate about education policy into the GOP, but that didn’t exactly happen.
More 2026 Election Coverage
Phil Berger’s Defeat to Create a Power Vacuum in the Senate
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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