Nicholas Patrick Charles II (born December 16, 1982) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maryland Senate representing District 25 since 2023.

Charles was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland,[1][2] and graduated from Largo High School.

[1] Following the appointment of Erek Barron to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, Charles was unanimously elected as the chair of the Prince George's County Delegation.

[12] In February 2015, Charles called real estate appraisers "part of the problem" when referring to a foreclosure and housing crisis in Prince George's County.

[14] During the 2020 legislative session, Charles introduced a bill that would allow people targeted by false police calls to sue callers for damages.