[2] He defeated incumbent Joel D. M. Ford in the Democratic primary election on May 8, 2018 by double digits and earned every major endorsement in the race.

[5] In addition to defending the rights of the underprivileged in the courtroom, and fighting to connect low-income families to the services they need every day, Mohammed serves on the Boards of Directors of non-profit and child advocacy organizations.

His campaign focused on prioritizing education issues to restore North Carolina's public schools and policies that seek to expand the economy and diversify workforce.

[6] In addition, Mohammed's proposals included advocacy for livable wages, restoring tax credits for working families, closing the gender pay gap, increasing affordable access to quality health care, independent redistricting, and criminal justice reforms.

[6][7] Mohammed was endorsed in his campaign by North Carolina Association of Educators, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators, Planned Parenthood, Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina AFL-CIO, NC League of Conservation Voters, and The Charlotte Observer.