Analysis: Unmasking the mystery money in the Phil Berger vs Sam Page contest

By: Bob Hall

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 1,112

Last Updated: 5 days, 9 hours ago

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Where is all the money coming from for the high-stakes Republican primary fight between state Senate leader Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page?

The candidates have raised over two million dollars for their campaigns; it’s a lopsided split, with Berger so far raising 53 times as much as Page. But there’s even more money paying for mailers and ads from well-disguised groups backing Berger or Page. Who’s supplying that money?

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