Meet Nick Duran
Nicholas X. Duran is currently serving his second term as a Florida State Representative for District 112 in Miami. First elected to the House in 2016, Nick has been a prolific legislator and passionate advocate for his district.
In his first two terms in the legislature, Nick passed several bills expanding access to health care, taking on the opioid epidemic and protecting professionals and graduates who are dealing with student loans.
In the past two years he has also brought over $10,968,601 in funding back to District 112. All of those appropriation projects go toward major issues facing Floridians, including sea-level rise, water integrity, affordable housing and mental health issues among several others. This November, Nick is seeking a third term representing Miami in the Florida House, so he can continue advocating for his constituents and his community.
Over the years he has served in a variety of leadership roles in health care policy and community engagement. In 2010, he joined The Children’s Movement of Florida, one of the state’s largest early childhood organizations. In 2013, Nick became the State Director for Enroll America in Florida, managing a team of over 40 staff members and five offices across the state to ensure that every Floridian had access to quality, affordable health care.
Currently, he is the executive director of the Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
Nick serves on the board of trustees for the Miami-Dade County Public Health Trust – Jackson Health System, board of directors for Epilepsy Florida, former board member for the Children’s Trust and is the immediate past chair for the University of South Florida Covering Kids and Families State Coalition He is also a member of both Leadership Florida and the Florida Bar.
Nick received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, and a law degree from New York Law School. He is a native South Floridian and lives in Coconut Grove with his wife Danielle and two kids.
As the State Representative for District 112
Nick currently serves on the Appropriations Committee, Health and Human Services Committee (ranking Democratic member), Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (ranking Democratic member), and the Health Care Market Reform Committee.
In his first two terms in Tallahassee, Nick has quickly developed a reputation as a thoughtful, policy-oriented legislator, with a uniquely credible voice on health care, education and small business issues. Since his first term he has successfully championed important local organizations and projects helping steer over $22 million dollars toward important local organizations and efforts.