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North Carolina Senate primary results in a dead heat, with Sheriff Sam Page leading Berger by just two votes. Hundreds of overseas and provisional ballots could still sway the outcome, ensuring a recount and a prolonged wait for a final decision. The primary saw a significant number of incumbent losses, with eight General Assembly members ousted, marking the most defeats since 2018. Voters displayed dissatisfaction across party lines, with Democratic incumbents backing veto overrides suffering losses and some Republican leadership allies falling. Top races, however, went as expected, with Roy Cooper winning the Democratic U.S. Senate primary and Michael Whatley taking the Republican side. The overall message is clear: incumbency no longer guarantees victory, as voters express discontent with the states direction, leaving no politician feeling secure.

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