The North Carolina State Board of Elections allowed a machine recount to move forward in the tight GOP primary for a state Senate seat.
Bryan Anderson
Bryan Anderson is a politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus. He previously covered elections, voting access, and state government for WRAL-TV, The Associated Press, and The News & Observer.
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Phil Berger Requests Recount in Tight Republican Primary
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page was up 23 votes in the state Senate race after counties finished canvassing.
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How Two Candidates Pulled Off Big Upsets
Caroline Eason and Patricia Smith couldn’t be more different politically, but their primary wins show voter dissatisfaction with the status quo in Raleigh.
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Phil Berger’s Defeat to Create a Power Vacuum in the Senate
When state Senate leader Phil Berger’s 16-year reign comes to an end this year, here’s who could take over as the next president pro tempore.
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Elections Board Member Bob Rucho Resigns After Apparent Illegal Donations
Records show Rucho donated to a pair of candidates since taking office last year, which is prohibited by state law.
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Rockingham County Elections Board Reopens After Unusual Post-Primary Closure
County offices are supposed to be open so voters can resolve issues with their ballots. The State Board of Elections stepped in after learning of the issue.
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What We Learned From the 2026 Primaries
Tuesday’s elections were a trainwreck for many sitting state lawmakers, and lots of new faces are headed to Raleigh.
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Here’s What Happens Next in the Berger-Page Battle
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has a 23-vote lead over state Senate leader Phil Berger.
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Buckhout Wins 1st District Primary, Set for Davis Rematch
Republican Laurie Buckhout edged out four primary opponents. She’ll try to put the northeastern North Carolina district in GOP hands for the first time since 1883.
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Republicans Appear Likely to Spend $10 Million Trying to Keep Berger in Office
That level of spending on a state legislative primary is unprecedented in North Carolina, political experts say.
