NC Senate Leader Concedes to Sheriff by 23 Votes
March 24, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The Hill
North Carolina's Senate leader Phil Berger concedes defeat to local Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page in a nail-biter primary decided by just 23 votes. With all precincts reporting and provisionals tallied, Page pulls ahead 13,136 to 13,113 in District 26, forcing Berger's concession amid recount buzz. The clash stemmed from Berger's 2023 casino gamble that locals rejected, pitting the veteran legislator against a popular sheriff who's served since 1998 and backed Trump early. Read more about this...