In what can only be described as a political nail-biter, North Carolina's Republican primary for State Senate District 26 has delivered one of the closest election results in recent memory - with just TWO votes separating the candidates after more than 26,000 ballots were cast.
According to Decision Desk HQ, with 99% of the vote reporting, the razor-thin tally shows Sam Page leading with 13,077 votes while Phil Berger trails by the slimmest possible margin at 13,075 votes. That's a margin so tight you could fit it through a keyhole, folks.
Local media is already preparing for the inevitable. Queen City News confirmed the stunning results on social media, posting: "Recount likely | Just 2 votes separate NC Senate candidates in District 26." When you've got over 26,000 Patriots casting their ballots and it comes down to two votes, you know every single vote truly mattered.
This microscopic margin virtually guarantees a recount under North Carolina election law, setting up what could be weeks of intense scrutiny over every ballot, every signature, and every mark. And frankly, that's exactly what should happen when races are this close.
"With margins this thin, every single ballot needs to be examined with a fine-tooth comb. The people of District 26 deserve absolute certainty in their election results."
While some politicians are already discussing recount procedures - with Representative Foushee posting her "full statement on a possible recount in the 4th District primary election" - this District 26 race represents something bigger: proof that in the Trump era, EVERY vote counts and EVERY race matters.
The timing couldn't be more significant. As President Trump continues his America First agenda in his second term, these state-level races will determine whether conservative policies can be implemented from the ground up. With Republicans controlling Washington, having strong conservative voices in state legislatures becomes crucial for the MAGA movement's long-term success.
One thing's for certain: both campaigns will be watching this recount like hawks, and so should every American who believes in election integrity. When it's this close, transparency isn't just preferred - it's absolutely essential.