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American politician and a Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate from the 38th district.[1](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/417) A longtime Charlotte resident, he was elected to the State Senate in 2018.[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/) Before his election, Governor Roy Cooper appointed him to the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice.[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/417) |\n| Current office | Member, North Carolina State Senate, District 38[1](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/417) |\n| Education | University of North Carolina at Charlotte; North Carolina Central University School of Law[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nMohammed is a Democrat.[1](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/417)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nAccording to his campaign website, Mohammed was born in the United States to immigrant parents from India and raised in the Carolinas. His campaign biography states that his parents \"instilled in him the importance of putting others before self and appreciating life's simple blessings.\"[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/) He is a product of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and a graduate of the [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](https://www.edgepedia.org/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte). His website says that, \"Motivated by a strong desire to serve those most in need, he pursued his law degree at North Carolina Central University School of Law.\"[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/)\n\n## Career\n\nMohammed's campaign biography says he \"has spent his career fighting for the rights of the underprivileged, both inside and outside the courtroom,\" and that he has worked to connect working families to services while serving in leadership roles on several local non-profit boards.[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/) Governor Roy Cooper appointed him to the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and to the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice.[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/)\n\nHe was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2018, representing District 38.[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/) He serves as a Democratic member of the State Senate from that district.[1](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/417) He is serving in the 2025-2026 session, his fourth term in the North Carolina State Senate representing District 38.[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nMohammed was elected to the North Carolina State Senate from District 38 in 2018.[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Education\n\nOn his campaign website, Mohammed writes that, as a graduate of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, he \"knows firsthand the role a strong public education system plays in opening doors of opportunity for all families.\"[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/)\n\n### Public service and opportunity\n\nHis campaign website states that he \"remains committed to ensuring every child and family has the opportunity for a brighter future.\"[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/) His biography describes his work connecting working families to the services they need.[2](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Mujtaba Mohammed Biography](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/417)\n2. [Meet Mujtaba](https://mohammednc.com/meet-mujtaba/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Southern state legislators › Surnames L to Mo*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 29, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/mujtaba-mohammed", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/mujtaba-mohammed.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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