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Galey Urges Sheriff Page to Avoid Senate Challenge

12/11/2025

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Amy Galey, Republican Senate Majority Whip, visited Sheriff Sam Page to discourage his challenge to Senate leader Phil Berger.
Galey said Page's candidacy could drain resources needed for other Republican senators in increasingly Democratic districts.
Sheriff Sam Page called the visit inappropriate and self-serving, saying candidates should file without pressure.
Berger's campaign remained confident in a primary win, citing strong district support and a commitment to conservatives.

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Amy Galey, Republican Senate Majority Whip, visited Sheriff Sam Page to discourage his challenge to Senate leader Phil Berger.
Galey said Page's candidacy could drain resources needed for other Republican senators in increasingly Democratic districts.
Sheriff Sam Page called the visit inappropriate and self-serving, saying candidates should file without pressure.
Berger's campaign remained confident in a primary win, citing strong district support and a commitment to conservatives.