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Nick Charles
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 25th district |
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| Assumed office December 5, 2023 |
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| Appointed by | Wes Moore |
| Preceded by | Melony G. Griffith |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 25th district |
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| In office January 9, 2019 – December 5, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Angela Angel |
| Succeeded by | Denise Roberts |
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Nicholas Patrick Charles II
December 16, 1982 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residences | Forestville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | Community College of the Air Force (AA) University of the District of Columbia (BBA) |
| Profession | Federal acquisition consultant |
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| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 2001–2006 |
| Unit | 60th Fighter Squadron 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Operation Noble Eagle |
| Awards | Achievement Medal |
Nicholas Patrick Charles II (born December 16, 1982) is an American politician. He currently serves as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing District 25, a role he has held since December 2023. Before this, he was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for the same district from 2019 to 2023.
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About Nick Charles
Nicholas "Nick" Charles was born in Washington, D.C. on December 16, 1982. He grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, and finished high school at Largo High School.
Military Service and Education
After high school, Nick Charles joined the U.S. Air Force. He served from 2001 to 2006 in units like the 60th Fighter Squadron. After his military service, he continued his education. In 2009, he earned an associate degree in aviation management from the Community College of the Air Force. He also earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of the District of Columbia in the same year.
Early Career
After leaving the military, Charles worked for the U.S. Navy as a contractor. This means he worked for a private company that helped the Navy with its projects. In 2015, he started his own company, which provided consulting services.
Public Service in Maryland
Nick Charles first tried to become a state delegate in 2014 but was not elected. He ran again in 2018 and was successfully elected to the Maryland House of Delegates.
Serving in the House of Delegates
Charles officially became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 9, 2019. In this role, he helped make laws for the state of Maryland. He was part of important groups called committees. First, he served on the Health and Government Operations Committee until 2021. After that, he joined the Ways and Means Committee, which deals with money and taxes. He was also chosen by his fellow delegates to lead the group representing Prince George's County.
Moving to the State Senate
In October 2023, a state senator named Melony G. Griffith decided to leave her job. Nick Charles decided to apply for her open seat in the Maryland Senate. He was the only person who applied for the position. In November, a local committee chose him for the role. Governor Wes Moore then officially appointed him. Nick Charles was sworn in as a state senator on December 5, 2023.
What Nick Charles Cares About
As a politician, Nick Charles has worked on several important issues.
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Health and Safety
During the 2021 legislative session, Charles introduced a bill about the COVID-19 vaccine. This bill aimed to protect workers from being fired if they chose not to get the vaccine. He also worked on a bill in 2020 that would allow people to sue if someone made a false police call about them.
Housing Support
Nick Charles has spoken about housing issues, especially in Prince George's County. In 2015, he talked about problems with how homes were valued during a housing crisis. He supported changes to the process of valuing homes. In 2023, he introduced a bill to help homeowners with lower incomes get legal help if they were facing foreclosure (losing their home).
Fairness in Education
In 2022, Charles introduced a bill that aimed to stop unfair treatment against students and their guardians in schools. This bill was about making sure everyone has an equal chance in education.
Personal Life
After his time in the military, Nick Charles bought a home in Forestville, Maryland. He is also a member of the Freedom Way Missionary Baptist Church in Capitol Heights, Maryland. He has received two Air Force Achievement Medals for his service in the military.
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Official headshot of Delegate Nick Charles.
