Nick Bain | |
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Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives from the 2nd district | |
In office 2012 –January 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | E. Harvey Moss |
Succeeded by | Brad Mattox |
Personal details | |
Born | Nick R. Bain September 18,1979 Corinth,Mississippi,U.S. |
Political party | Republican (since 2019) Democratic (until 2019) |
Spouse | Lesley Lewis |
Residence(s) | Corinth,Mississippi,U.S. |
Education | University of Mississippi Mississippi College School of Law (JD) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Nick R,Bain (born September 18,1979) is a former Republican member of the Mississippi House of Representatives,representing the 2nd district from 2012 to 2024. [1] [2] [3]
Bain was born in Corinth,Mississippi. [1] He parents are Patricia and Tommy Bain. [1] As a child,he had a speech disorder. [4]
He graduated from Alcorn Central High School. [2] He attended the University of Mississippi,graduating with a business degree and a minor in English. [1] There,he was a member of St. Anthony Hall. He received a J.D. from the Mississippi College School of Law. [1]
Bain was admitted to the Mississippi State Bar in 2006. [3] He opened his law firm specializing in criminal defense,family law,and personal injury law. [3] Bain is also the attorney for the Town of Kossuth in Mississippi. [1] His currently a municipal judge pro tempore for both the City of Corinth and the City of Farmington. [1]
He is also the co-owner of Golden Blessings Adult Daycare. [1]
In 2011,Bain was a successful candidate for district 2 of the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Democrat. [1] [4] His term started in 2012. [1] [2] In 2013,Bain introduced a successful bill to ensure that all Mississippi children would be screened for speech impediments. [4] He was reelected in 2015. [3]
On March 1,2019,he switched parties and became a Republican. [3] He said he made the switch because "I’m tired of sitting on the sidelines. I’m ready to be part of the policy-making in Mississippi." [3] On November 5,2019,he was unopposed in the general election and was reelected to the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Republican. [1] [2] [3] His current term expires on January 2,2024. [3]
Bains serves on the Corrections Committee,the Public Health and Human Services Committee,the Tourism Committee,and the Ways and Means Committee. [1] [2] He is also chair of the Judiciary B Committee and vice chair of the Judiciary En Banc Committee. [1] [2] He previously served on the Agriculture Committee,Energy Committee,and the Transportation Committee. [1] [2]
He is president of the Alcorn County Bar Association and a member Mississippi Bar Association. [1] He is also a member of the Mississippi Municipal Association. [1]
Bain married Lesley Lewis who is a high school librarian. [1] [2] They have three children:Baylee Anna,Brooks,and Baker. [1] [2] The family lives in Corinth,Mississippi. [2]
He is a Christian Baptist and is a member and deacon of the Oakland Baptist Church. [1] [2] He is also a coach with UPWARD basketball. [1] He serves on the board of The Alliance,the Boys and Girls Club of Corinth,Crossroads Museum,and Keep Corinth Beautiful. [1] [2] He is also a member of the National Rifle Association of America,the Rotary Club,and the Second Amendment Foundation. [1] [2]
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