Terry M. Brown Jr. is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 92 in Southwest Mecklenburg County, including areas like Historic Camp Greene, the West Boulevard Corridor, and Steele Creek. He has served since 2021, currently in his third term during the 2025-2026 session as House Chief Democratic Whip. An accomplished litigation attorney based in Charlotte, Brown lives in Steele Creek with his wife Arielle and their pets. Born and raised in Fayetteville to two public school educators, he focuses on justice, education, infrastructure, mental health access, and strengthening the middle and working class.

Notable achievements include securing $300,000 for the CMPD Cares Mental Health Response Team , funding for small business support , and renaming Exit 4 on I-485 to "Steele Creek Road." He has received awards such as Axios Charlotte 30 Under 30, Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce 30 Under 30, Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40, UNC Charlotte Young Alumnus of the Year , and Who's Who of Black Charlotte.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from E.E. Smith High School ; earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he served as Freshman Class President and Student Body Secretary of Student Affairs.
• Political Experience: Elected in 2020, defeating Republican opponent 72.91% to 27.09%; unopposed in Democratic primary. Elected co-chair of House Democratic Freshman Caucus . Served on committees including Appropriations, Appropriations-Agriculture/Natural & Economic Resources, Energy & Public Utilities, Judiciary 3, and Regulatory Reform . Elected House Democratic Whip . Previously worked as a field organizer in Halifax County and advocate in Raleigh.