Hi, I’m Nic Zateslo! Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about this campaign and who I am. I hope to earn your trust, your support, and your vote. I’m running for Congress in North Florida’s 2nd Congressional District as a patriotic duty to deliver the leadership, integrity, and common-sense ideas that we deserve. I am running as a Democrat, but most importantly, I am running as an American, a Dad, and a proud North Floridian. Our current political system has failed us, and it's time to do something different.

I had no plans to run for office, and I am not a traditional candidate. But folks in our community and across the country asked me to step up and meet the moment we are in. After conversations with my family and a lot of soul searching and prayer, we decided to launch this campaign. This is my first time running for office, but I know what it takes to build a successful campaign, and we are in it to win.

I grew up in Tallahassee, a city I’m proud to call home. My family’s deep roots stretch from here to Panama City across the small farming and fishing towns that make our district so special. I’m a Rickards High IB graduate, an Eagle Scout, and a proud product of North Florida’s public schools and tight-knit neighborhoods.

My freshman year of high school was marked by 9/11. I graduated from the University of South Florida during the 2008 financial crash. My first son was born just three months before the COVID-19 pandemic, and my second son arrived a month before the 2024 elections. These moments shaped me, and they are why I believe we need practical, common-sense solutions to our problems, not more political games. Who we elect isn’t about Democrats versus Republicans; it’s about who we can trust to speak for us and have our backs in Washington.

The current actions of the Trump administration and his allies in Congress are hurting real people throughout our community. Right now, our country needs more independent leaders who will respect the Constitution, hold politicians and government officials accountable, and get things done that help all of us. That’s my commitment to you. 

I have seen firsthand how hard life can get when leadership fails. I watched family, friends, and neighbors struggle to rebuild after the BP oil spill, multiple hurricanes, and now, through rising costs that are squeezing all of our families every day.

As a senior software and database product manager for over 15 years, I have worked at the crossroads of data and technology, in states across the country. I understand how social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven communication can help improve and harm the lives of everyday people. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across the political spectrum with both elected leaders and nonprofits to achieve lasting change for our communities. Working with people I disagree with, from every side of politics, has been a cornerstone of my career. If elected to Congress, that’s the leadership I’ll bring.

We are already seeing a level of enthusiasm, hope, and passion I never imagined possible. Our campaign is growing every single day because folks know how much is at stake. Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are all joining together because they’re ready to do something different. 

My kids, and every family here, no matter their politics, deserve a future built on common sense, accountability, and opportunity for all.

It’s time to turn the page.

Let’s get to work!