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Nasra Wehelie
Nasra Wehelie was a member of the Madison Common Council in Wisconsin, representing District 7. She assumed office on November 17, 2020. She left office on April 15, 2025.
Wehelie (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 80. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2024.
Wehelie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Nasra Wehelie earned a B.A. in international relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993 and an M.B.A. from Cardinal Stritch University in 2008. She founded Empathy 4 Equity LLC in May 2020 and has served on boards of directors and advisory boards. She has also worked as president and CEO of Dedicated Consultants, LLC, director of development for Madison-area Urban Ministry, and director of development and communications for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80
Incumbent Mike Bare defeated Robert Relph in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Bare (D)  | 73.4 | 30,593 |
 | Robert Relph (R) | 26.5 | 11,038 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 41,667 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80
Incumbent Mike Bare defeated Nasra Wehelie in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Bare | 78.3 | 12,169 |
 | Nasra Wehelie | 21.6 | 3,357 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 15,540 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80
Robert Relph advanced from the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 80 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Relph | 99.3 | 2,509 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 2,527 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Wehelie's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wehelie in this election.
2023
See also: City elections in Madison, Wisconsin (2023)
General election
General election for Madison Common Council District 7
Incumbent Nasra Wehelie won election in the general election for Madison Common Council District 7 on April 4, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nasra Wehelie (Nonpartisan) | 98.9 | 4,679 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 50 | ||
| Total votes: 4,729 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nasra Wehelie advanced from the primary for Madison Common Council District 7.
Endorsements
Wehelie received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: City elections in Madison, Wisconsin (2021)
General election
General election for Madison Common Council District 7
Incumbent Nasra Wehelie won election in the general election for Madison Common Council District 7 on April 6, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nasra Wehelie (Nonpartisan) | 99.0 | 1,663 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 1,680 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Nasra Wehelie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wehelie's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’ve been involved in community advocacy for over 20 years, run a small business that works with nonprofit organizations, and sit on various community boards, including the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County and the Wisconsin League of Municipalities. I was a founding member of the Wisconsin Women's Entrepreneur organization, and have worked closely with organizations centered around criminal justice reform.
This February, Governor Evers signed new maps into law which significantly redrew our district. It went from a more rural district to now encompassing a large portion of the west side of Madison, Cross Plains, the Town of Middleton, and Verona. It’s important that residents like you have a choice on the ballot this November, and that is why I am in this race.
It’s time to unify the division in our state Capitol to pave the way for real progress. I’ve spent my career collaborating with people of different backgrounds. I’m ready to tackle critical issues such as housing affordability, supporting families, empowering women, enhancing public safety measures, and driving economic development. You can find all of the policies at nasraforwi.com/priorities.
I hope to earn your trust and vote on Tuesday, August 13th! Thank you for being a voter- We fought hard and won fair maps in Wisconsin, giving us a historic opportunity for voters like you to have genuine representation. It's time for every voice to be heard and every vote to count equally. I'm committed to ensuring that everyone in our community has a fair chance to be represented.
- As your state legislator, I'll focus on the issues that matter most to us. Supporting our small businesses, which are the backbone of our state, is a priority. As a woman, I'm deeply invested in championing women's rights, especially as they continue to be stripped away. I have innovative ideas to make Wisconsin a leader in supporting women. Additionally, we must do more to support our kids by strengthening public education and providing the resources they need to thrive.
- Empowering residents is central to my policy agenda. I know that too often, politicians disconnect from their constituents once elected. I promise to keep an open line of communication and ensure that those most affected by the issues are brought to the decision-making table. Together, we can make decisions that truly reflect the needs and desires of our community.
I want to ensure that our education system is equitable, with increased funding, better resources, and reduced disparities, so all students have the opportunity to succeed. Supporting innovation and entrepreneurs is another key goal, making Wisconsin a hub for new businesses and technologies. I am also dedicated to implementing reforms for a fairer and more effective criminal justice system. Through these efforts, I hope to create positive change and progress for all residents of Wisconsin.
The support from community leaders and our dedicated team of over 60 volunteers strengthens my resolve and keeps me optimistic about our success. Knowing that so many people believe in our cause is incredibly inspiring and motivates me to keep pushing forward.
Housing: We need to tackle the shortage of affordable housing, especially in urban areas where costs are soaring. Implementing comprehensive strategies to prevent and reduce homelessness is also crucial.
Healthcare: Expanding access to affordable and high-quality healthcare is essential, particularly in rural areas where services are often limited. Additionally, improving mental health services and addressing the rising rates of mental health issues and substance abuse are critical priorities.
Education: Ensuring adequate funding for public schools, colleges, and universities is necessary to provide high-quality education and reduce disparities. We must address achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
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2023
Nasra Wehelie did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Nasra Wehelie did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Madison Common Council District 7 2020-2025 |
Succeeded by Badri Lankella |
