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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 1d

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.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 1d

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.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 1d

It was an honor to celebrate the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar’s birthday here in Raleigh.

Her faith, leadership, and music have inspired generations — and continue to lift up our community.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 2d

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.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "Republicans are the party that are fixing healthcare. We just demonstrated that in the one big beautiful bill."

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 2d

Had a great afternoon canvassing in Cary with @wakedems.bsky.social endorsed candidate Bella Huang and State Rep. Ya Liu.

Local elections matter — let’s make sure Wake County Democrats turn out strong this November. 💪🗳️

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 4d

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.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 5d

This campaign is about bringing people together to protect our democracy and strengthen Wake County.
Join us → wileynickel.com

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 6d

Honored to speak at the annual SoarFest with Pastor Harry White and the Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church community.

Proud to stand with faith community leaders who are working every day to make Wake County stronger.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 7d

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.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 8d

Did you know Mecklenburg County — which is smaller than Wake — has twice as many prosecutors? That’s a real problem for public safety in Wake County.

I break down why it matters and how we fix it — read more on my Substack:

open.substack.com/pub/wileynic...

Mecklenburg has twice as many prosecutors as Wake County?

We can’t keep Wake County safe without enough prosecutors

open.substack.com

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 10d

Had a great time out in Knightdale talking to voters with Grady Bussey.

Proud to support our @wakedems.bsky.social endorsed candidate for Knightdale Town Council— make your plan to vote November 4th!🗳️

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 13d

Had a great time in Wake Forest supporting @wakedems.bsky.social endorsed candidates ahead of the November municipal elections. Together, we’ll building a safer, stronger Wake County.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 13d

Ouch!

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 13d

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 13d

Happy International Coffee Day — for those who can still afford it! ☕️

Thanks to Trump’s tariffs, coffee prices are up more than 20% in the past year. And that’s coming from Fox News!

www.foxbusiness.com/economy/latt...

That latte or cappuccino could get more expensive as coffee prices continue to rise

American coffee costs hit near-record levels as tariffs and weather disruptions in major coffee-producing countries drive the highest price increases since 2011.

www.foxbusiness.com

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 13d

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 13d

Thanks! If the election were based on the votes of kids Roy would win in a landslide. Kids love Roy Cooper!

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 13d

Adeline was all smiles meeting @roycoopernc.bsky.social — a good friend who’s spent his life fighting for North Carolina families. Proud to support him for U.S. Senate.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 14d

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.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 16d

It was great to join so many friends at the @wakedems.bsky.social family reunion at the Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary today.

Days like this remind me why I love Wake County — neighbors coming together, sharing ideas, and working towards a better future. 🗳️🇺🇸

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Wake County Democratic Party @wakedems.bsky.social · 18d

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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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 18d

It’s a Class F felony for a member of the NCGA to receive “anything of value or personal advantage” in exchange for performing an official act.

I’m running for District Attorney because it’s about damn time we had someone willing to investigate political corruption in our state.

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 20d

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

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 22d

Definitely tuning in for @jimmykimmel.com tomorrow!

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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 22d

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

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