Sam Page

Samuel Scott Page is an American law enforcement officer and politician who has served as the sheriff of Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States since 1998.

In 2026, he challenged incumbent President pro tempore Phil Berger in the Republican primary election for the 26th Senate district. The district includes Rockingham County and part of Guilford County, North Carolina. He previously ran for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in 2024, placing fifth with 10.22% of the vote.

Early life and career Page attended Reidsville High School before serving in the United States Air Force. He served from 1975 to 1980 as a security forces K-9 handler.

Political career Page has served as the elected sheriff of Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States since 1998. He had previously run for the post as a Democrat in 1994 before changing his party affiliation.

Page ran for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2024, but did not win the Republican nomination.

In 2026, he chose not to run for another four-year term as sheriff, instead running for a seat in the state Senate. Page narrowly won the March 2026 primary against incumbent Sen. Phil Berger.

Electoral history 2026

2024

2022

2018

2014

2010

1998

1994