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A Trump-backed Republican is trailing his GOP challenger by just 2 votes

NBC News Top Stories·@MeganLebowitz·6 months ago
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North Carolina state Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger is running two votes behind his primary challenger, Sam Page, despite having the endorsement of President Donald Trump, according to unofficial state election results. The razor thin tally will likely prompt a recount, which a candidate can request when the margin is no more than 1% of the total votes cast. Berger, who helped lead Republicans' redistricting efforts in the state, was challenged by Page, the sheriff of Rockingham County. Unofficial results indicate that Page secured 13,077 votes, while Berger trailed with 13,075 votes. Trump waded into the race, offering Page a job — which the sheriff said in December he declined — and endorsing Berger. "Phil Berger has served as the Highly Respected Leader of the North Carolina Senate for over a decade, helping us deliver massive and historic Victories across the State, including my six BIG WINS and Primaries in 2016, 2020, and 2024!" Trump said in a February Truth Social post.…

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