Jack Nichols will kick off his state Senate campaign Thursday.

The Raleigh attorney and former Wake County commissioner will hold a fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a former church on St. Mary's Street that is being renovated into a private home.

Among those expected to attend are co-hosts Frank and Julia Daniels and Lonnie and Carol Poole.

Others include Wake school board member Beverley Clark, Sherwood and Eve Smith, Gale Adcock, Sandy Babb and Barrett Kays, Rachel and Sid Eagles, Stephanie Bass and Bill Homan, and Roddy and Eve Jones. 

Nichols, a Democrat, is running for the seat currently held by Sen. Janet Cowell, who is running for state treasurer.