Sheriff Sam Page

According to the final canvasses in Rockingham and Guilford counties last week, Page has 23 more votes than Berger, a margin of 0.08%. That’s well within the 1% margin in state law for a losing candidate in a non-statewide race to request a recount.

As a recount (and possible election legal challenges) loom in the close primary between Senate leader Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, Page is raising concerns over whether the process can be handled fairly.

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.

A North Carolina sheriff who has been vocal in his opposition to mask mandates has tested positive for COVID-19. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page…