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Incumbent Democrat and former Republican vie for NC House District 98 seat

Beth Helfrich and John Rhodes compete for North Carolina's 98th House district covering northern Mecklenburg County.

Oct 19, 2026, 8:19 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: Bruce Emmerling / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

WSOC-TV reported that in North Carolina's 98th House district, which includes northern Mecklenburg County, incumbent Democrat Beth Helfrich is running for re-election.

She is being challenged by John Rhodes, a former Republican representative, in the upcoming election.

This race is part of the political contests shaping the North Carolina State House, with both candidates seeking to represent the local community.

Voters in the district will decide between the current officeholder and a previous representative, highlighting the competitive nature of this seat.

Sources

WSOC-TV: The Political Beat Candidate Guide: North Carolina State House District 98

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