Philip E. Berger, Rockingham County sheriff

North Carolina sheriff to seek state Senate seat now held by powerful Phil Berger
The longtime sheriff in North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger’s home county says he plans to run for Berger’s seat next year regardless of whether the powerful politician seeks another term.
A GOP challenger emerges for Phil Berger’s NC Senate seat in 2026
Sen. leader Phil Berger gavels out the Senate session after a final vote on the state budget bill Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 on the Senate Floor of the General Assembly. The bill passed the Republican-controlled General Assembly on Friday after a final Senate vote. Travis Long [email protected]
Rockingham County sheriff announces bid for Berger's seat in N.C. Senate
The News & Observer first reported Thursday on Page’s plans to run in the Republican primary for N.C. Senate District 26, which covers all of Rockingham County and a large swath of Guilford County. Page, who has served as sheriff in Rockingham County since 1998, confirmed his plans to the News & Record on Friday.
Sheriff Sam Page will primary for senate leader Phil Berger’s seat, News & Observer reports
Over a year before midterm elections, a primary challenger has emerged for one of North Carolina’s most powerful GOP elected officials. Sam Page, the longtime Rockingham County sheriff, announced that he would primary for the seat that is currently occupied by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-District 26),
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page plans to run for Senate
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page plans to run for the state Senate next year. Page told the News and Observer of Raleigh about his intention to run for the state legislature in 2026. He was first elected sheriff in 1998.
Longtime NC sheriff running for state Senate District 26 chair
Page is seeking to replace Senate leader Phil Berger, who currently holds the seat. He must file to run by December, with the primary elections expected in 2026.
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