NYTIMES (Eduardo Medina) - N.C. Senator Phil Berger Officially Just Lost to Sam Page
Phil Berger had money, power and an endorsement from President Trump. But his critics had a long list of resentments and, on Tuesday, he lost by a mere 23 votes.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - GOP's highest-ranking NC state senator concedes primary race
Berger's defeat makes him the highest-ranking Republican in state-level office to lose his seat this primary cycle.
NYTIMES (Eduardo Medina) - Sam Page Poised to Beat Phil Berger in High Stakes N.C. Primary
A formal tally on Friday showed Sam Page ahead of Phil Berger, the powerful longtime leader of the State Senate. A recount is expected but experts say that is unlikely to flip the results.
REDSTATE (Sister Toldjah) - Here's the Skinny on the Undecided NC GOP State Senate Primary Battle Everyone Is Talking About
WASHINGTONPOST (Hannah Knowles) - Why Trump got involved in a state senate race — and why he might lose
Phil Berger got an unusual endorsement from President Donald Trump after helping him redraw the House map. It might not be enough to keep his seat.
NYTIMES (Eduardo Medina) - In North Carolina, a Tight Primary Could Upend the Balance of Conservative Power
Phil Berger has led the State Senate for years with an iron grip. But in a March election, he faces a popular, horse-riding sheriff who could topple his reign.