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With NC 98 flipped, GOP supermajority will end in Raleigh

Nov. 14. By Dave Vieser. [Analysis.] Most voters in Cornelius, as well as Davidson and Huntersville, are aware that, in the midst of a strong Republican vote this year, a Democrat, Beth Helfrich, won the NC House 98 race vs. Republican Melinda Bales.

What they may not know is, as a result, the GOP will lose its veto-proof supermajority in January.

Helfrich | Photo by Jason Benavides

What it means

Therefore, state representatives will be meeting on Nov. 19 in Raleigh and are expected to address House Bill 10 which had been previously vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper.

If overridden, it would provide funds for a private school voucher program in the state, and require sheriffs in the state to cooperate with federal immigration officials.

Once Helfrich takes office in January, the only way the GOP can override a veto from new governor Josh Stein is to convince some Dems to support their positions—a long shot in most instances.