"While this was a close race, the voters have spoken, and I congratulate Sheriff Page on his victory," Sen. Phil Berger said in a statement.
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Should Sam Page's lead hold, it would send shockwaves through North Carolina's political landscape.
With less than one point between them, the Foushee-Allam race in NC‑4 was within recount territory.
Former state Rep. Raymond Smith won the Democratic primary for North Carolina's 3rd District with 56.6% of the vote.
Sheriff Sam Page leads Senate leader Phil Berger by just two votes in a razor‑thin GOP primary that's likely headed for a recount.