2024Final results
2024 election for North Carolina House District 98
North Carolina House of Representatives · North Carolina
Beth Gardner Helfrich (D) won with 52.2% of the vote, defeating Melinda Bales (R) by 4.4 points.
Beth Gardner HelfrichDemocrat · winner
52.2%27,083
Melinda BalesRepublican
47.8%24,800
The same year, the district voted D+0.5 for president; this race was D+4.4.51,883 votes
Source: North Carolina State Board of ElectionsUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:13 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2024
Races before and after
Source: North Carolina State Board of ElectionsUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:13 AM ET