

Becky Nichols is an educator, former Menasha Common Council member, former Winnebago County Board Supervisor, and longtime community advocate running to flip Wisconsin State Assembly District 53. Becky served on the Menasha Common Council from 2013 to 2025 and on the Winnebago County Board from 2022 to 2024, building a reputation as a pragmatic leader focused on local problem-solving and community engagement.
A public school teacher, teacher’s aide, childcare worker, and mother, Becky has spent her career working directly with children and families. She frequently emphasizes listening to constituents, finding common ground, and delivering practical solutions that improve quality of life.
WHY THIS RACE
The path to a Democratic majority in the Assembly—and a full Democratic trifecta—runs through the 53rd district. Democrats came within striking distance here under new maps in 2024, making it a top-tier target for both parties. With the seat now open, early investment in Becky is how Democrats turn a near miss into a win.
WHY WISCONSIN
All eyes are on Wisconsin heading into the 2026 midterms. After years of extreme Republican gerrymandering that locked in GOP control despite statewide Democratic wins, fairer maps went into effect in 2024. These maps create a real path to Democratic majorities in the legislature for the first time in over a decade. With so much at stake for reproductive freedom, public education, voting rights, and economic fairness, every seat is now in play. Winning in Wisconsin will not only decide the balance of power in Madison, but help shape the national landscape in 2026.
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