History of Wiley Nickel in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2025

Wiley Nickel is an American attorney and Democratic politician. He represented North Carolina's 13th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2023 to 2025.

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November 23, 1975: Wiley Nickel Born

On November 23, 1975, George Wilmarth "Wiley" Nickel III was born.

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2006: Runs for California's 12th State Senate district

In 2006, Wiley Nickel ran in California's 12th State Senate district against incumbent Republican Jeff Denham and lost the general election with 40.2% of the vote to Denham's 59.8%.

2011: Nickel Opens Law Practice in Cary

In 2011, Wiley Nickel opened his law practice in Cary, working as a criminal defense attorney.

August 2018: Obama Endorses Nickel

In August 2018, Barack Obama endorsed six candidates in North Carolina, including Wiley Nickel, as part of his first wave of political endorsements.

November 6, 2018: Elected to Represent 16th Senate District

On November 6, 2018, Wiley Nickel was first elected to represent the 16th senate district with over 65% of the vote. His seat was one of six seats Democrats picked up to break the Republican supermajority in the North Carolina General Assembly.

January 18, 2019: Appointed to Committees

On January 18, 2019, Wiley Nickel was appointed to the Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee, the Pensions/Retirement/Aging Committee, and the Education/Higher Education Appropriations Committee.