Thanks so much for all the kind birthday messages today — it truly means a lot. Hard to believe, but I officially hit 50. Grateful for every year, every lesson, and especially for Caroline, Prescott, and Adeline.

Such a great night with the NC State College Democrats! A full house, big energy, and students fired up to flip North Carolina blue. We talked about fair maps — and the role the Wake County DA’s office plays in defending our democracy.🐺🐾 @collegedemocrats.bsky.social

I worked for President @barackobama.bsky.social during some of his toughest fights — he showed that integrity and hope still matter in public service. Those same values guide my campaign for Wake County District Attorney. Join the fight → wileynickel.com 💙

Nancy Pelosi’s retirement marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Congress. It was an honor to serve alongside her in the House. @pelosi.house.gov’s courage and trailblazing spirit will inspire leaders for generations — including my daughter Adeline. 💙

Together we can keep our communities safe, and make sure our justice system works fairly for all. Join our campaign → wileynickel.com

Congratulations to Carissa Johnson, Bella Huang and Brittany Richards— a clean sweep in Cary! 🎉 An all-Democrat Cary Town Council and a big win for @wakedems.bsky.social! 💙

Family by my side. 💙 I’m running for Wake County DA because the stakes for our community & democracy have never been higher. Join the fight → wileynickel.com

Join us at #TeamWiley! 💙

Wake County deserves a District Attorney who will keep our community safe, tackle political corruption, and make sure no one is above the law. Join us → wileynickel.com

NC GOP gerrymandering cost me my seat in Congress and robbed Democrats of a majority in the House. I spoke with @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com about it after the last election. Mark my words: Unless blue states start acting with a real sense of urgency, it’ll happen again.

Grateful for the incredible support since we launched this campaign. 🙏 Wake County deserves a District Attorney who will stand up for victims and fight every day to keep our community safe. That’s why I’m running. #WakeDA

What a night! We had over 150 friends and supporters join us in Raleigh to kick off our campaign for Wake County District Attorney. Grateful for the energy, conversations, and commitment to building a safer community together. #WakeDA #ncpol

Thanks to @georgetakei.bsky.social for amplifying @wileynickel.com’s message in the fight for Fair Maps! #TeamWiley

Joined @wral.bsky.social to speak out against the NC GOP’s new gerrymandered map — a direct attack on free and fair elections in North Carolina. Every voter deserves a voice. #FairMaps #ncpol

North Carolina Republicans just drew a map giving themselves 11 of 14 congressional seats in our 50/50 state. That’s 79% of the seats for one party. That’s not representation — it’s a brazen attack on democracy and fair elections.

👋 Hey North Carolina — Early Voting starts today and runs through November 1st! I won’t be on the ballot until March, but Wake County has some incredible local candidates who need your support. 🗳️ Check your ballot & find where to vote early → vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ #WakeCounty #VoteEarly #ncpol

I’ve seen this movie before — and I didn’t like the ending. NC Republicans gerrymandered me out of my seat and cost Democrats control of Congress. Now they’re coming for Don Davis. They couldn’t beat him at the ballot box, so they’re going to cheat. That’s not democracy — it’s rigging the system.

Mike Johnson says Republicans are “fixing health care.” Their bill is going to kick 16 million Americans off their coverage. That’s not fixing health care — that’s breaking it.

Three years ago, we proved that when the playing field is fair, Democrats win. Now, MAGA Republicans in North Carolina are trying to rig the system through gerrymandering once more — because they know they can’t win in a fair fight.

On this day in 1963, hundreds of Black Americans in Selma lined up to register to vote — facing intimidation and discrimination. Their courage helped pave the way for the Voting Rights Act. Let’s honor them by redoubling our efforts to protect the right to vote for all Americans.

I'll be voting for him - he does a good job for the people of North Carolina!

Everyone was fired up and ready for Roy! Had a great time hosting @roycoopernc.bsky.social at our home in Cary last night. Thanks to all the friends who came out to get behind this critical race for our state. I’m proud to support Governor Cooper for the US Senate and hope you will too.

Ask @terenceeveritt.bsky.social what happens to those who report crimes committed by the NC General Assembly. This has to change. Good luck on the campaign trail. 🫡

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Proud to support law enforcement in Wake County - including those with four paws.

With Donald Trump and right-wing extremists trying to take away our freedoms, the threats to our democracy have never been more urgent. Join the fight → wileynickel.com

Together we can keep our communities safe, and make sure our justice system works fairly for all. Join our campaign → wileynickel.com

Together, we can protect our democracy and strengthen our community. Join us → wileynickel.com

As a former staffer for President Obama and Congressman, I've dedicated my career to fighting for justice, fairness and equality for all. I’m running for Wake County District Attorney to bring that experience back to the local level and create real change. open.substack.com/pub/wileynic...

With a President shredding the constitution, we need leaders who will stand up for the rule of law and protect our rights. As your next District Attorney I’ll continue fighting to defend our rights, keep our communities safe and make sure our justice system works fairly for all.

Join us at #TeamWiley!

🚨I’m running for Wake County District Attorney because the stakes for our community—and our democracy—have never been higher.  With a President shredding the constitution, we need leaders who will stand up for the rule of law and protect our rights. Here’s who I am. 🧵

Hot off the presses: Former Democratic Rep. Wiley Nickel has launched his campaign to become district attorney in Wake County, NC, a powerful post that has jurisdiction over political corruption cases involving lawmakers and state officials. www.the-downballot.com/i/173709722/...

I’m running for Wake County District Attorney because our Democracy and rights are under attack. I’ll fight to keep families safe, stand up for the rule of law, and make sure no one is above it. Join me → wileynickel.com

Republican gerrymandering in North Carolina handed Donald Trump control of Congress. We can’t let that happen again. Democrats must match Republican gerrymandering - for now, at least. Check out my opinion piece in the Raleigh @newsobserver.com. 👇 www.newsobserver.com/opinion/arti...

Lost in the debate: Democrats have been totally screwed by Republican gerrymandering nationwide. Republicans **currently** have a 16 seat gerrymandering advantage according to the non-partisan @brennancenter.org. Gerrymandering handed the GOP majorities in the House in ‘22 and ‘24.

Today, I’m suspending my campaign for Senate and proudly endorsing @roycoopernc.bsky.social We started this campaign to send Thom Tillis packing. Well, mission accomplished I guess!

Trump just handpicked hardline loyalist Michael Whatley, known for pushing his extreme agenda as RNC chair, to run for Senate in North Carolina. Reminder: Whatley has never questioned Trump, not once. If elected, he wouldn’t represent North Carolina. He’d be a rubber stamp for Trump’s every whim.

Great to be with the Wake Forest Democrats yesterday, hearing from so many passionate North Carolinians about the issues that matter most. Together, we’ll build a future that works for everyone in our state. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Republicans gutted our health care system and North Carolinians deserve the truth: the Big Beautiful Bill is a Big Ugly Scam.

We haven’t been tough enough. Democrats have to use every ounce of our leverage when we have it to put a stop to Trump’s reckless agenda.

I know everyone is already talking about Roy Cooper possibly running for Senate in North Carolina, but we already have a candidate, his name is @wileynickel.com and he’s pretty great. I got the chance to interview him on Friday! youtu.be/-k2_DMUo3lk

While Republicans scramble to prove who’s most loyal to Trump, I’m traveling across North Carolina to share our message: we deserve better from Washington.

Former Rep. @wileynickel.com talks race for Senate without Thom Tillis - WNCN CBS17 #NCSen #2026election

The Senate just passed Trump’s “big ugly scam” and it’s a disaster for North Carolina. Over 600,000 will lose health care, rural hospitals will shut down, energy costs will go up—all to pay for massive tax cuts for billionaires. We deserve better.

Thom Tillis is out. No matter which MAGA loyalist Trump picks, I’m the only Democrat in this race and I’m ready to win. In 2022 I flipped a red seat in Congress, and now I’m running for US Senate to fight for North Carolina working families who Trump has left behind.

There's a really good NC Dem who has announced for the primary, @wileynickel.com. He served in the US House but was gerrymandered out of his NC district. Help get his name out there!

Spread the word! Let’s flip North Carolina blue and elect former Congressman @wileynickel.com! 🇺🇸

Thom Tillis won’t face voters because he can’t answer for what he’s doing. He’s giving tax cuts to billionaires while slashing health care for North Carolinians. I’ll keep showing up to fight for working families.

Hey you! Yes, you! Have you listened to NC's next US Senator @wileynickel.com on our podcast, MUCK YOU! ? If not, nows the time to get to know this good man. He's going to defeat "Kill Medicare" (yes, Medicare and Medicaid) Thomy Tillis. Listen where you get your pods or AmericanMuckrakers.com