Democrat Beth Helfrich is seeking reelection to North Carolina House District 98 against Republican John Rhodes in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Both are listed by the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections.
Background
Her campaign biography describes Helfrich as a third-generation Davidson resident, a North Mecklenburg High School and Davidson College graduate, and a former teacher and school administrator.
She says she spent nearly two decades in education before leaving the classroom in 2020 to work at a local bookstore and start a writing business. She also describes school volunteer service as PTO president and a School Improvement Team member.
WFAE’s September voter guide records her House service as beginning in 2025 and identifies District 98 as including Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville.
Priorities and record
Her campaign website emphasizes good governance, responsible growth, strong schools and safe communities. It highlights bills she authored on local zoning control, IVF access and local public safety funding.
WFAE’s guide also describes her sponsorship of legislation to protect IVF access and make General Assembly records public. Sponsoring a bill does not mean it became law.
This profile uses current campaign statements and published election reporting. Campaign activity totals and unverified endorsements have been omitted.
