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North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss

NC Senate Leader Phil Berger Loses Primary in Historic Upset North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger, the architect of the state's conservative transformation since 2011, has conceded his Republican primary to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page by just 23 votes. Despite Trump's endorsement, Berger lost the March 3 race after a hand recount confirmed the narrow margin. Berger will remain as Senate leader through year-end but faces a significant power shift in the state.