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Trump-Backed Sheriff Leads in North Carolina Primary Showdown

3/14/2026

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Election officials in North Carolina near a decision in a pivotal Republican primary that could reshape conservative power.
Sam Page, the sheriff aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump, leads Phil Berger, a longtime state political figure, by 23 votes for a State Senate seat.
Berger may request a recount by Tuesday, but experts say it is unlikely to change the outcome.
Berger's campaign invested $10 million despite the close result.

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Election officials in North Carolina near a decision in a pivotal Republican primary that could reshape conservative power.
Sam Page, the sheriff aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump, leads Phil Berger, a longtime state political figure, by 23 votes for a State Senate seat.
Berger may request a recount by Tuesday, but experts say it is unlikely to change the outcome.
Berger's campaign invested $10 million despite the close result.