George Wilmarth "Wiley" Nickel III, born November 23, 1975, is a Democratic politician, attorney, and former U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District . He previously represented North Carolina Senate District 16 from 2019 to 2023. A father and husband, Nickel has focused on public service, supporting working families, environmental protection, voting rights, reproductive rights, and law enforcement funding. Notable achievements include championing "polluter pays" legislation, banning PFAS pollution, advocating for fair redistricting, and earning a 90% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. He opposed partisan gerrymandering, which led to his decision not to seek House re-election in 2024.

Education and Political Experience

• Early Career: Worked on national advance staff for Vice President Al Gore and President Barack Obama; practiced as a criminal defense attorney.
• *North Carolina State Senate *: Served on Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources, Pensions/Retirement/Aging, Education/Higher Education Appropriations, Judiciary, and Redistricting Committees. Co-sponsored bills for teacher pay restoration, expanded hate crimes penalties and database, public-sector collective bargaining repeal, climate action, online voter registration, and independent redistricting.
• *U.S. House of Representatives *: Supported abortion rights, healthcare access, lower drug costs, and anti-gerrymandering efforts; secured funding for police and first responders.
• Recent Activities: Launched and suspended U.S. Senate bid against Thom Tillis; announced campaign for Wake County District Attorney.