Rockingham Sheriff Page leads longtime NC Senate leader Berger by two votes in unofficial results

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 293

Last Updated: 6 days, 15 hours ago

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One of the most-watched legislative primaries in North Carolina could be headed for a recount.

With all precincts reporting in unofficial returns, Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page led Senate leader Phil Berger by two votes out of more than 26,000, with provisional ballots yet to be counted.

If Berger continues to trail after provisional ballots are counted, he can ask for a recount if the margin remains below 1%.

The big-money race came with …

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