Senate, Phil Berger and 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.
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page plans to run for North Carolina 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. A conflict with Senate leader Phil Berger surfaced in 2023 over efforts to authorize a casino in Rockingham County.
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]
Leadership of the North Carolina Senate for the 2025-26 session
Read to find Senate committees pertaining to education and their members and leadership, and the Senate president pro tempore's staff.
Rockingham Co. Sheriff seeking to replace Phil Berger as Senate District 26 chair
His entry into the race is expected to make Senate District 26 a closely watched contest in the upcoming election cycle.
North Carolina lawmakers push for child welfare reform after WRAL documentary
Foster Care in North Carolina," state lawmakers are pledging urgent action to overhaul the troubled foster care system.
Economists predict modest North Carolina surplus, but warn more tax cuts will curb revenues
North Carolina officials are projecting a modest revenue surplus this fiscal year but are warning that tax cuts already on ...
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North Carolina's top Republican will face a longtime political rival in 2026
North Carolina's most powerful Republican will face a longtime political rival in 2026 should he run for re-election again.
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As a new session begins, here’s everything you need to know about North Carolina government
A comprehensive guide to how the North Carolina state government works, from the legislative to the executive and judicial ...
New North Carolina governor sues over more laws meant to weaken him
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says more recent laws enacted by state Republicans that erode some gubernatorial ...
Bill filed in North Carolina Senate would ban cell phones in class
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Some state lawmakers want to see cell phones banned during class across North Carolina. A bill filed ...
Another attempt to change public notices in North Carolina. It’s still a bad idea. | Editorial
NCPA describes the government notices that require publication in North Carolina as including “information pertaining to ...
Senate Democrats could be locked out of power for a very long time
Senate Democrats face significant challenges in regaining control of the chamber, as Republican gains in the 2024 elections ...