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.

He graduated from Alcorn Central High School. He opened his law firm specializing in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury law. Bain is also the attorney for the Town of Kossuth in Mississippi. His currently a municipal judge pro tempore for both the City of Corinth and the City of Farmington.

He is also the co-owner of Golden Blessings Adult Daycare.

In 2011, Bain was a successful candidate for district 2 of the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Democrat. His term started in 2012. In 2013, Bain introduced a successful bill to ensure that all Mississippi children would be screened for speech impediments. He was reelected in 2015.

On March 1, 2019, he switched parties and became a Republican. 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." On November 5, 2019, he was unopposed in the general election and was reelected to the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Republican. His current term expires on January 2, 2024.

Bains serves on the Corrections Committee, the Public Health and Human Services Committee, the Tourism Committee, and the Ways and Means Committee. He is also chair of the Judiciary B Committee and vice chair of the Judiciary En Banc Committee. He previously served on the Agriculture Committee, Energy Committee, and the Transportation Committee.

He is president of the Alcorn County Bar Association and a member Mississippi Bar Association. He is also a member of the Mississippi Municipal Association.

Personal life Bain married Lesley Lewis who is a high school librarian. They have three children: Baylee Anna, Brooks, and Baker. The family lives in Corinth, Mississippi.

He is a Christian Baptist and is a member and deacon of the Oakland Baptist Church. He is also a coach with UPWARD basketball. He serves on the board of The Alliance, the Boys and Girls Club of Corinth, Crossroads Museum, and Keep Corinth Beautiful. He is also a member of the National Rifle Association of America, the Rotary Club, and the Second Amendment Foundation.