North Carolina’s Senate leader concedes to local sheriff in 23-vote race

NC Sen. Todd Johnson will seek Berger’s job, says he’ll ‘bring a new look on things’

Another Republican senator has confirmed he is interested in the top job in the Senate. Sen. Todd Johnson of Union County told The News & Observer in an interview Thursday that he’ll seek the position, with the caveat that Republicans…

State board certifies 2026 primary, audits confirm accuracy

At its meeting on Wednesday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) certified the results of the 2026 primary election for all contests, including the State Senate District 26 race between Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, across the state. This excludes the US Senate and US House of Representatives in NC-1, NC-3, and NC-6, as well as NC-10, NC-11, and NC-13 in 10 counties. The state ce…

Interview with Sam Page after Phil Berger concedes District 26 primary

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page came to the FOX8 Studios for a sit-down interview with FOX8’s Cindy Farmer following state Senator Phil Berger’s concession …

Top Republican in North Carolina Senate concedes race decided by 23 votes

Phil Berger, North Carolina's top Republican senator, conceded his GOP primary after a second recount showed him trailing Sheriff Sam Page by 23 votes.

Still trailing by 23 votes, NC Senate leader asks for hand recount

The leader of North Carolina’s upper legislature is requesting another recount after a machine tally showed him losing a contested Republican primary for his state Senate seat by 23 votes.  North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger (R) asked the state’s Board of Elections in a letter on Friday to grant a hand recount at a [...]

Trump-backed candidate concedes North Carolina race

Donald Trump-backed Phil Berger has served as North Carolina Senate leader since 2011.