Berger continues to trail Page after final NC vote tally; recount possible - Raleigh News & Observer
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North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger trails his Democratic challenger after final vote count.
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North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger trails Democratic challenger Jen Page in their state legislative race following the completion of final vote tallies. The margin between the candidates may trigger an automatic recount under state election law. Berger, a longtime Republican power broker in the state legislature, faces potential removal from his leadership position if the results hold. A recount would need to be requested or automatically triggered based on the final vote margin between the two candidates.
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