New York Times reporter Eduardo Medina on the seismic change in the NC Senate

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 130

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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The biggest story in North Carolina politics right now – indeed, it’s a big national story – is the recent primary election defeat of longtime state Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger. The veteran Rockingham County Republican lawmaker lost to his local sheriff, Sam Page, by just 23 votes.

So, what happened and why and is Berger’s defeat indicative of a pattern that reaches beyond the borders of North Carolina? Last week, Newsline …

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