Terry Martin Brown JR

Terry M. Brown Jr. is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 92 and is on the ballot for re‑election in the November 3, 2026 general election ¹. As a state representative, he participates in drafting, debating, and voting on legislation that affects the entire Commonwealth, serves on standing committees, and advocates for the interests of constituents in Southwest Mecklenburg County ¹.

Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Brown grew up as the son of two public‑school educators, an experience that shaped his commitment to education and public service. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law, after which he began a career as a litigator and political operative, working as a campaign manager and political director before entering elected office ¹.

Brown was first elected to the House in 2020 and began his first term on January 1, 2021. He was re‑elected in 2022 and again in 2024, winning 100 % of the vote in the 2024 general election with 37,214 votes ¹. In the 2023‑2024 legislative session he was appointed House Chief Democratic Whip, a leadership position that coordinates the Democratic caucus’s legislative strategy ¹²¹⁸. He previously served as the Freshman Chair of the House Democratic Caucus (2021‑2022) and holds a seat on several key committees, including Appropriations, Energy and Public Utilities, Insurance, Judiciary III, and Regulatory Reform, among others ¹.

During his tenure, Brown has secured notable funding for district projects: $300,000 for the CMPD Cares Mental Health Response Team (HB 802, 2021 budget), $10 million for the Sullenberger Aviation Museum (HB 1019, 2022 budget), and multi‑million dollars for the National Institute of Minority Economic Development (HB 434, 2023 budget) ¹⁸. He also worked with the NCDOT to rename Exit 4 on I‑485 to “Steele Creek Road,” improving local navigation. His legislative focus emphasizes mental‑health resources, small‑business investment, infrastructure, and education reform.

Outside the legislature, Brown is an accomplished attorney in Charlotte, a former vice‑chair of the City of Charlotte Zoning Board of Adjustment, and has held leadership roles with the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party, the John S. Leary Association of Black Lawyers, and numerous civic organizations. He has been recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” (2019), the UNC Charlotte Young Alumni of the Year (2017), and the “Super Lawyers Rising Star” awards (2018‑2021) ¹⁸¹⁹.

Brown resides in the Steele Creek neighborhood of Charlotte with his wife, Arielle, and continues to serve his district while seeking another term in the 2026 election.

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