An initial recount affirmed Page’s 23-vote lead, but further recounts and election protests could prolong the battle.

If accepted by election officials, election protests can lead to ballots being thrown out or a new election being called.

North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger trails Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page by 23 votes in a state Senate primary. On Thursday, county election officials said they're willing to consider Berger ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Two weeks after a primary election with a 23-vote margin between a Rockingham County sheriff and North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger, the incumbent requests a recount.

As a recount (and possible election legal challenges) loom in the close primary between Senate leader Phil Berger and ...

Newly counted votes widened the gap between Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and state Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger in the race to earn the Republican nomination for state ...

The State Board of Elections declined a request from Senate leader Phil Berger to pull out certain ballots for further examination as a machine recount plays out.

Senate leader Phil Berger -- who holds immense power over which bills become law in the state -- on Friday, right at the 2:30 p.m. deadline, asked election officials for what's known as a "hand-to-eye ...

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolina state Sen. Phil Berger (R-District 26) on Tuesday contacted the NC State Board of Elections to file four election protests that impact 13 voters in the ...

The NC State Board of Elections says that Senate leader Phil Berger has requested a recount in the Republican primary against Sam Page.