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Nasif Majeed
DEMOCRAT
Nasif Majeed is running for North Carolina State Representative, District 99.
Personal background
Nasif received an associate degree from the University of Florida and a bachelor's and master's degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Professional background
Nasif is a former Air Force Combat Pilot. He is also a businessman who was the first African American to build and operate a Burger King franchise in Charlotte. Additionally, he has experience in restaurant management.
Political background
Nasif Majeed currently serves in the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 99. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his third term. He has previously served for eight years on the Charlotte City Council.
Economy
Believes North Carolina workers are"locked into low-wage jobs" and supports increasing the state minimum wage to $15.
Supports legislation for equal pay for men and women doing "substantially similar" work. As a House Representative, cosponsored House Bill 271, the North Carolina Adopt Equal Rights Amendment.
Wants to provide affordable childcare for working women.
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Energy & the Environment
As of June 14, 2024, Nasif Majeed’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Supports abortion and sponsored legislation to encapsulate the "essential holdings" from Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey while allowing states to regulate abortions within the framework established by the Supreme Court.
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Voting & Elections
Opposes the literacy test requirement to vote and sponsored legislation to repeal it.
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Public Safety
Supports gun control.
Wants to implement a "statewide firearm safe storage awareness initiative" to educate North Carolinians on safe gun storage.
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Education
Believes North Carolina can improve teacher pay by reallocating funds from corporate and wealthy tax breaks. As a member of the Governor’s Commission on Education for Economic Growth, supported educational growth.
Supports strengthening child care assistance programs to help single mothers afford child care while working or attending school. Plans to enhance the state "Work First Family Assistance" program.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
As a House Representative, sponsored House Bill 945 to enhance property tax benefits for 100% disabled Veterans. Believes Veterans deserve support for their sacrifices.
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