NC Rep. Wiley Nickel Won't Seek Re-election Due to Redistricting

Nickel Considers 2026 Senate Bid, Vows to Fight Partisan Gerrymandering

Democratic North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel has announced he will not seek re-election in 2024 due to redistricting by Republican state legislators.
Nickel's district, the 13th Congressional District, has been redrawn to include more conservative, rural territory, making it a strongly leaning Republican district.
Nickel is considering a challenge to Republican Sen. Thom Tillis in the 2026 Senate election.
Nickel's decision means three incumbent House Democrats from North Carolina won't run in 2024, which could benefit Republicans in their efforts to retain a U.S. House majority in 2025.
Nickel has been vocal about the redistricting, vowing to fight against partisan gerrymandering and stating that litigation is needed to strike down the new congressional map.