Becky Nichols
Teacher
Democrat
Menasha
Elected Experience
Menasha City Council (2013-2025); Winnebago County Board (2022-2024)
Q&A with the Candidate
Why should voters elect you?
I believe in a government that works for everyday people. I’m a problem solver working to improve people’s lives with real solutions rather than short-term fixes. Having served 12 years on the Menasha City Council, I’ve sat at countless kitchen tables and listened to people’s stories — their victories, their struggles, and their hopes. Those stories guided me in making decisions that helped people and strengthened our communities. Today, I hear stories about how families are struggling with rising costs from healthcare to groceries. We need a representative in Madison who is ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work to lower costs.
What is the top issue in your district? How would you address it?
The cost of living is the top issue in my district. Working people deserve to be able to pay the bills, put food on the table, and have a little left over at the end of the week. The cost of everything is going up faster than wages. I’ll work to lower costs and make sure people don’t have to work multiple jobs to support their families.
How should Wisconsin government operate differently than in the past?
For too long, Madison has been ignoring the needs of this community as families are struggling to make ends meet. I believe people want their government to work for them, and for their representatives to reach across the aisle to get things done. My accomplishments on the City Council and County Board were products of my collaborative approach, such as working to pass legislation making it achievable and affordable for families to remove lead pipes in Menasha. I want to take that approach to Madison and work for policies and investments that invest in people, families, communities.
What is your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact?
America’s first kindergarten class was held in Watertown in 1856.