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Nicole A. Williams
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 22nd district |
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| Assumed office December 6, 2019 Serving with Anne Healey and Ashanti Martinez
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| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Tawanna P. Gaines |
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| Born | September 23, 1977 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Pittsburgh, B.A., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. |
| Profession | Attorney |
Nicole Annette Williams (born September 23, 1977) is an American lawyer and politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She serves in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 22. This district covers part of Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Nicole Williams' Early Life and Career
Nicole Williams was born in Washington, D.C. on September 23, 1977. She went to the University of Pittsburgh. There, she earned a degree in history and communications in 1999. Later, she studied law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, finishing in 2002.
Becoming a Lawyer
After law school, Nicole Williams became a licensed lawyer. She was able to practice law in Maryland starting in 2002. She also became licensed in Washington, D.C., in 2005, and in Virginia in 2015. She worked for several law firms, helping people with legal issues.
Getting Involved in Politics
Nicole Williams first got involved in politics in 2010. She ran for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates. In 2012, she was chosen as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention. This meant she helped represent Barack Obama at a big meeting for the Democratic Party.
In 2014, she joined the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee. This group helps lead the Democratic Party in Prince George's County. She also ran for the House of Delegates again in 2017. In December 2018, she was elected to be a leader in the Maryland Democratic Party.
Joining the Legislature
In October 2019, a delegate named Tawanna P. Gaines resigned from her position. Nicole Williams applied to take her place. Many people supported her, including state Senator Paul G. Pinsky and Delegates Anne Healey and Alonzo T. Washington. The local Democratic committee suggested her to Governor Larry Hogan.
Governor Hogan officially appointed Nicole Williams on November 15, 2019. She was sworn in as a Delegate on December 6, 2019. She joined the House Judiciary committee, which deals with laws about justice. Since 2019, she has also been on the Board of Directors for Emerge Maryland. This group helps prepare women to run for public office.
Nicole Williams' Work in the Legislature
As a Delegate, Nicole Williams works on creating and passing laws for Maryland. She is part of the House Judiciary committee. This committee looks at laws related to courts, crime, and civil rights.
National Conventions
In 2020, Williams was a delegate for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. She represented Elizabeth Warren at that time. In 2024, she was also a delegate for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, supporting Kamala Harris.
Nicole Williams' Political Views
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Nicole Williams has spoken out on several important issues.
Supporting Healthcare Choices
In January 2022, Williams attended a rally in Annapolis, Maryland. She supported people's rights to make their own healthcare decisions. During the 2022 legislative session, she introduced a bill. This bill aimed to protect people from legal charges related to certain health outcomes.
Making Voting Easier
In 2021, Williams introduced a bill to make voting easier. Her idea was to allow people to vote from their cars at special "curbside voting" locations. This helps make voting more accessible for everyone.
Social Issues and Family Support
In February 2022, Williams attended a rally to support the Time to Care Act. This law would give all Marylanders paid time off for family or medical reasons. This means people could take time off work to care for a new baby or a sick family member without losing their pay.
Transportation Projects
In May 2021, Williams joined other leaders to protest a proposed high-speed train. This train, called a Maglev, would run between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Williams introduced a bill in 2021 to stop state money from being used for this train project.
Fair Voting Districts
In July 2021, Williams attended a public meeting about how voting districts are drawn. She asked the commission to keep Maryland's current system. This system uses districts that elect multiple representatives. She believes this helps ensure fair representation.
Nicole Williams' Personal Life
Nicole Williams attends church services at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Largo, Maryland.
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Williams speaks at a Moms Demand Action rally in Annapolis, 2025
