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State Representative, 98th District
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Beth HelfrichOfficial portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Beth Helfrich

Candidate for State Representative, 98th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; writer and editor
Lives in
Davidson
Campaign website
bethhelfrichnc.com

State representative for District 98 since 2025, in her first House term; a writer, editor and small business owner who worked nearly two decades as a teacher and school administrator.

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Photo: Official portrait — North Carolina General Assembly

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports expanding co-responder programs to more small towns.

    WSOC-TV interview; she cited co-responder programs in Davidson and Cornelius and a Huntersville victim advocacy program.

    Political Beat Preview: House District 98

    Interview · WSOC-TV · Sep 20, 2026 · wsoctv.com

    “Would love to try to expand the opportunity for different towns, small towns like mine, to introduce similar programs across the state.”
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Housing

Economy & jobs

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Opposed the budget's I-77 toll penalty on Mecklenburg towns.

    WSOC-TV interview explaining her vote against the budget on second reading.

    Political Beat Preview: House District 98

    Interview · WSOC-TV · Sep 20, 2026 · wsoctv.com

    “to insert a punitive, financial effective punishment for the towns that voted with the regional transportation organization to rescind support, is not good governance”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Beth Helfrich on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

All sources (10)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.