Nic Cravillion
District director, Office of state Sen. Andre Jacque; Wisconsin Army National Guard; small business owner
Republican
New Franken
Elected Experience
None
Q&A with the Candidate
Why should voters elect you?
I'm running for state Senate because I believe northeast Wisconsin deserves a strong conservative voice that understands our communities and the challenges they face. As an Army combat veteran, small business owner, husband, father, and public servant, I've spent my life serving my country and community. For the past 5.5 years, I’ve proudly served as Sen. André Jacque's district director, working directly with residents across northeast Wisconsin to solve problems, cut through government red tape, and help deliver results. Through that work, I’ve built relationships, listened to constituents, and gained a firsthand understanding of the issues facing our communities. In many ways, I have already been doing the work of serving northeast Wisconsin every day. I’m running to continue that work in Madison.
What is the top issue in your district? How would you address it?
Affordability. Rising property taxes, housing shortages, increasing utility costs, and growing pressure on local governments are making it harder for families to put down roots and get ahead. To address this, we must reduce the tax burden on working families by reining in Gov. Evers' wasteful government spending and delivering meaningful property tax relief. We also need to reform how local governments are funded so rural communities can maintain roads, bridges, and emergency services without continually raising property taxes. Expanding workforce housing by reducing barriers to development, supporting affordable energy, and investing in local infrastructure will help lower costs and strengthen our communities. Our goal should be simple: make it easier to afford a home, raise a family, and build a future in northeast Wisconsin.
How should Wisconsin government operate differently than in the past?
Wisconsin government should focus on doing the basics well, operating within its means, and being accountable to the people it serves. Too often, government takes a one-size-fits-all approach that overlooks the unique challenges facing rural communities. The needs of northeast Wisconsin are not always the same as those of Milwaukee or Madison, and local leaders are often in the best position to understand and solve local problems. Government works best when it is transparent, fiscally responsible, and focused on delivering results. That means controlling spending, reducing the tax burden on working families, and giving local communities the flexibility and resources they need to succeed. Wisconsin families deserve a government that listens, responds, and respects their hard-earned tax dollars.
What is your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact?
One of my favorite, although not fun, Wisconsin history facts is the story of the Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest wildfire in American history. In 1871, the fire devastated communities across northeast Wisconsin and claimed more lives than the Great Chicago Fire. Yet because both disasters occurred on the same day, the tragedy in Peshtigo is often overlooked in history books. The story is especially meaningful to me because the grounds of the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion and my family's homestead just down the road from it were both spared from the fire. Knowing that my family has lived in this area since those early days gives me a personal connection to a remarkable chapter of Wisconsin history.