Beth Gardner Helfrich | |
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Member of the North CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives from the 98th district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
Preceded by | John R. Bradford III |
Personal details | |
Born | January 21,1981 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Tim Helfrich |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Davidson College |
Beth Gardner Helfrich (born January 21,1981) [1] is a member of the North Carolina General Assembly and a member of the Democratic Party. She represents North Carolina's 98th House district, [2] made up of Davidson,Cornelius,and northern Huntersville in northern Mecklenburg County. [3]
Helfrich defeated former Huntersville mayor Melinda Bales in 2024, [4] flipping the seat from Republican control after the previous incumbent,John R. Bradford III,did not run for re-election.
Helfrich graduated from Davidson College in 2003, [5] where she majored in theater. [6] She has five children [6] and is a third-generation Davidson resident. [7]
Helfrich is a former teacher and served as the Head of the Upper School at Woodlawn School, [8] where she created the school's theater program. [9] She also worked as Communications Director at a local Davidson bookstore,Main Street Books. [9] [10] Her husband,Tim Helfrich,is an owner of Summit Coffee,a coffee shop headquartered in Davidson, [5] and Beth Helfrich served in a directorial position at the shop. [9]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Beth Gardner Helfrich | 3,997 | 65.55% | |
Democratic | Lisa Jewel | 2,101 | 34.45% | |
Total votes | 6,098 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Beth Gardner Helfrich | 27,083 | 52.20% | |
Republican | Melinda Bales | 24,800 | 47.80% | |
Total votes | 51,883 | 100% | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
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