Rockingham县警长萨姆·佩奇(Sam Page)在2026年的共和党全国大会党初选中, 以两票制胜现任参议院议长菲尔·伯格(Phil Berger), 导致大选可能胜出。 Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page narrowly beat incumbent Senate President Phil Berger in the 2026 NC Republican primary by two votes, setting up a likely general election win.

在2026年北卡罗来纳州共和党参议院第26区初选中, Rockingham县警长Sam Page以两票之差击败现任参议院主席Phil Berger, In the 2026 North Carolina Republican primary for Senate District 26, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page narrowly defeated incumbent Senate President Phil Berger by just two votes, ending Berger’s 15-year hold on the seat. 以Page批评Berger对赌场立法的支持以及他作为与当地联系更紧密的替代物的形象为标志的这场比赛引起了全国的注意。 The race, marked by Page’s criticism of Berger’s support for casino legislation and his image as a more locally connected alternative, drew national attention. 在没有民主挑战者预期的情况下,主要赢家很可能赢得大选。 With no Democratic challenger expected, the primary winner is likely to win the general election. 结果可能引发重新计票,表明州立法权力可能发生转变,并反映出共和党选民对机构数字日益不满。 The result, which may trigger a recount, signals a potential shift in state legislative power and reflects growing Republican voter dissatisfaction with establishment figures.