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Nick Bain
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] Early lifeBain 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] CareerBain 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] Personal lifeBain 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] References
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