2026 General Election: November 3, 2026. New info launches early October.
Beth Helfrich
Party:
Democrat
Incumbent:
Yes
Age:
45
Previous experience in elected office:
N.C. House of Representatives District 98 (2025-present)
Occupation:
Former educator
Description:
Helfrich is seeking her second term in the N.C. House. In the most recent session, she was the primary sponsor of over two dozen bills including ensuring the right to IVF and making General Assembly records public. Additionally, she cast 776 of 789 votes in the same session.
Other personal:
Helfrich is a former teacher and third-generation resident of Davidson. She has five children with her husband, Tim. Tim Helfrich and his brother-in-law are founders of the Summit Coffee brand, which started in Davidson. Helfrich graduated from Davidson College, where she majored in theatre.