Nick Galifianakis (politician)

Nick Galifianakis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1973
Preceded by	Ralph James Scott
Succeeded by	Ike Franklin Andrews
Constituency	5th district (1967–1969) 4th district (1969–1973)
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from Durham County
In office February 8, 1961 – February 8, 1967
Preceded by	Multi-member district
Succeeded by	Multi-member district
Personal details
Born	(1928-07-22)July 22, 1928 Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	March 27, 2023(2023-03-27) (aged 94) Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Louise Galifianakis
Children	2
Relatives	Zach Galifianakis (nephew) Nick Galifianakis (nephew)
Education	Duke University (BA, LLB)
Profession	Attorney college professor
Military service
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps Reserve
Years of service	1956–1976
Rank	Major

Nick Galifianakis (/ˌɡælɪfəˈnækɪs/; July 22, 1928 – March 27, 2023) was an American politician, military veteran, and lawyer who served three terms as a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina from 1967 to 1973. He served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1961 to 1967.