GOP Associate Justice Phil Berger Jr. will not seek reelection to NC’s highest court

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 328

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr. announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection to his seat on the court in 2028. Berger Jr., the son of Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, will serve out the remainder of his term.

“As for what comes next, I am giving serious thought to other ways I might serve the people of the state. I am not prepared to say more at …

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