Brandy Tollefson
Accounting manager
Democrat
De Pere
Elected Experience
De Pere School Board (2024-present)
Q&A with the Candidate
Why should voters elect you?
I’m a working mom of three kids, treasurer of the De Pere School Board, and have seen first hand how Madison is failing our families. Rising costs are hurting working families. As a school board member, I have worked to protect our schools, listen to families, and stand up for students, teachers, and taxpayers. I know what it is like to navigate a healthcare system that is too expensive and too complicated. I am running to bring hard work and practical leadership to Madison. This district deserves a representative who listens, shows up, and fights for the people who live here.
What is the top issue in your district? How would you address it?
The cost of living is squeezing families across AD 88. Rising costs, including housing, groceries, healthcare, and gas prices are out of control. I'd fight to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, make sure kids have access to healthy school meals in order to lower grocery costs for families, and make sure that we’re building affordable housing.
How should Wisconsin government operate differently than in the past?
Wisconsin government should be more transparent, more responsive, and more focused on solving problems. For too long, too many decisions in Madison have been driven by partisan fights instead of the needs of local communities. I believe legislators should listen first, work across the aisle when possible, and be honest with voters about what they are doing and why. Most importantly, elected officials should remember that they work for the people, not special interests or political insiders. It’s time to put working families and local communities first.
What is your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact?
As we celebrate 250 years of American democracy, I keep coming back to the fact that Wisconsin was the very first state to ratify the 19th Amendment in 1919, helping fulfill the founding promise that all people are created equal. It took 131 years to get there but Wisconsin led the way. Wisconsin has always been at the forefront of progress and I promise to continue that tradition when I get to Madison.