Phil Berger conceded the race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.

North Carolina Senate leader Republican Phil Berger, who touted Donald Trump’s endorsement throughout his campaign, conceded defeat Tuesday in his primary election in a race he lost by just 23 votes.

Berger, a powerful figure in state politics, and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page were separated by just two votes when unofficial results first came in for the Greensboro-area seat on election night. A machine recount and a separate hand recount of ballots in some counties affirmed the 23-vote loss for the incumbent.

Page is expected to win the Republican-leaning district in November.

  • ✺roguetrick✺
    40·
    17 hours ago

    Didn’t stop the guy who did win from sucking off Trump anyway even though he didn’t get the endorsement:

    A passionate supporter of President Trump, Sam led Sheriffs for Trump in 2016 and was the President’s N.C. Campaign Chair in 2020.

    https://www.sampagenc.com/

    • AbidanYreEnglish
      9·
      8 hours ago

      defend the Constitution, … passionate supporter of President Trump

      You can’t do both of those things.

    • FauxLiving
      41·
      6 hours ago

      Yeah, he’s still a Republican. This isn’t the same as the seat flipping but it’s always nice to see Trump’s influence become less and less effective.