North Carolina Voters Punish Incumbents in Primary Election
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- North Carolina State Senate leader Phil Berger faced a surprisingly close primary race against Sam Page, a popular small-town sheriff, despite spending $10 million and securing President Trump's endorsement.
- As of Wednesday, Page held a narrow two-vote lead over Berger, with provisional, military, and overseas ballots still to be counted.
- The tight race highlighted a broader trend in North Carolina's politically purple districts, where primary voters punished incumbents from both parties.
- Three veteran Democrats in safe seats, known for siding with Republicans, were decisively defeated by challengers advocating stronger opposition to GOP legislative tactics.
