Beth Gardner HelfrichBeth Gardner Helfrich

Republicans gerrymander at the state legislative level. That's how they hold power. There are 100 winnable seats in the South in 2026. With your help, we'll win these seats, protect representation for Black voters, and make it harder for Republicans to gerrymander. If you care about democracy, you care about the South.

Beth Helfrich is one of the competitive targets YALLvote has identified in the North Carolina State House, which is currently 71R-47D-2I. Click here to donate to Beth Helfrich.

Representative Beth Helfrich has built her career around service, community engagement, and responsive leadership. A third-generation Davidson resident and former educator, Helfrich was elected to the North Carolina House in 2024 after flipping House District 98 from Republican to Democratic control. Since taking office, she has focused on addressing the issues that matter most to North Mecklenburg families, including affordability, responsible growth, government accountability, and expanding access to essential services.

During her first term, Helfrich introduced legislation to protect local zoning authority, improve access to health care and childcare, strengthen public safety, and increase transparency in state government. She has also developed a reputation for hands-on constituent service, helping residents navigate challenges ranging from DMV delays to Medicaid coverage while maintaining a strong presence throughout the district through town halls, community meetings, and direct engagement with constituents. As a mother of five, she brings a personal understanding of the challenges facing working families and small businesses.

NCAAT in Action is proud to endorse Representative Beth Helfrich because of her commitment to listening to communities, building trust, and delivering results that improve people’s everyday lives. Her support for immigrant communities, voting rights, and inclusive representation reflects NCAAT in Action’s mission to strengthen democracy and ensure every North Carolinian has a meaningful voice in shaping our state’s future.

These four women are running in competitive re-election races across North Carolina.