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Berger Requests Recount and Challenges Ballots; Property Taxes Rise
Senate leader Phil Berger has officially requested a recount in the razor-thin State Senate District 26 race after challenger Sam Page maintained a narrow lead through the county canvass. Berger’s campaign is also challenging 13 ballots, arguing irregularities could impact the final outcome. Meanwhile, a new analysis of property tax trends shows significant revenue growth in North Carolina’s most populous counties, raising questions about rising tax burdens and long-term sustainability for homeowners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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