Senator Nick Charles

Nicholas Patrick Charles II is a Democratic state senator representing District 25 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Born in Washington, DC on December 16, 1982, he has built a career focused on equity, small business advocacy, and community service. He serves on the Judicial Proceedings Committee and the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families in the state senate.

Charles became a member of the Maryland State Senate on December 5, 2023, after serving five years in the Maryland House of Delegates. In his current role, he continues to advocate for small and minority businesses as a Senate member of the Maryland Procurement Improvement Council ** and serves on the **Maryland Entertainment Council, which studies recommendations for Maryland's film, television, and entertainment industry.

Beyond his legislative work, Charles serves on multiple community boards including the Greater Baden Medical Services Board, Community Legal Services of Prince George's County Board, and the Children's Rights Fund, reflecting his commitment to healthcare access, legal services, and family advocacy.

Education

Charles attended Largo High School in Largo, Maryland. He earned an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Management from the Community College of the Air Force in 2009 and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of the District of Columbia, also in 2009.

Political Experience

Before his appointment to the state senate, Charles served in the Maryland House of Delegates from January 2019 to December 2023, representing District 25 and over 119,000 constituents. He was first elected on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a second term on November 6, 2022.

During his time in the House, Charles held several leadership positions:

• House Chair of the Prince George's County Delegation
• Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
• Chair of the Local Revenues Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee
• Member of the House Ways and Means Committee
• Member of the House Health and Government Operations Committee
• Member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland

Charles is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Charles Management Consulting Group, a position he has held since 2015. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served from 2001 to 2006 with assignments in the 60th Fighter Squadron, 422nd Test & Evaluation Squadron, and Operation Noble Eagle.