Berger Page Race Too Close To Call
The closely watched Republican Senate Primary for District 26 contest between Sheriff Sam Page and N.C. Senator Phil Berger had a razor thin margin after the election day results were fully reported. At the end of the night, Page had 13,077 votes and Berger 13,075 votes. This total does not include provision ballots, military absentee ballots, or absentee ballots with issues.
Given the close margin, the winner of the race will not be determined until completion of the election process.
Key dates
March 6: Provision ballots will be counted by County Boards of Election on March 6. These include voters who did not have a valid photo ID. Additionally, absentee ballots that need a cure must be submitted by March 6th.
March 12: Military absentee ballots have until this date to arrive at the State Board of Elections.
March 13: County Board of Election will meet to canvass the final results and resolve any issues. This will be the key date to watch the final result. The total number of votes will be known and if there are any legal challenges they will be filed by this time.
