https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/berger-page-north-carolina-senate-gop.html?unlocked_article_code=1.VlA._8Wb.h0o53242qLqn&smid=url-share (gift)

«The contest — pitting Phil Berger, North Carolina’s powerful Senate leader who was endorsed by President Trump, against Sam Page, a county sheriff loyal to the MAGA movement — had become surprisingly tight in the months leading up to the March 3 primary.»

Trump/MAGA split?

I sort of doubt this will make much of a difference here, but this guy was a real pill, and a lot of people will be happy to see him go.