Nikki Fordey

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Nikki Fordey

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Northeastern University, 2010

Graduate

New England College, 2020

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Profession

Clinical social worker/Counselor

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Nikki Fordey (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to represent Hillsborough 20. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Fordey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Nikki Frodey obtained a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University in 2010, a master's degree from Simmons University in 2014, and a master's degree from New England College in 2020. Her professional experience includes working as a licensed independent clinical social worker and master's licensed alcohol and other drug counselor (LICSW/MLADC) at a community mental health center and as the vice chair of the Litchfield Budget Committee.

Frodey is involved with the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, the National Association of Social Workers - New Hampshire chapter, the NAADAC - the Association for Addiction Professionals, and Pug Rescue of New England (PRoNE).

Elections

2020

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 (2 seats)

Incumbent Richard Lascelles and incumbent Ralph Boehm defeated Nikki Fordey in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Richard Lascelles (R)	39.8	3,174
✔		Ralph Boehm (R)	33.5	2,673
		Nikki Fordey (D)	26.6	2,120
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	3

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,970
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 (2 seats)

Nikki Fordey advanced from the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nikki Fordey	98.8	561
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	7

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 568
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 (2 seats)

Incumbent Richard Lascelles and incumbent Ralph Boehm advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 20 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Richard Lascelles	51.3	692
✔		Ralph Boehm	48.3	652
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	5

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,349
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2020

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Nikki Fordey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fordey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Strong advocate for the people. Empathic and responsive listener. Vice chair of the Litchfield Budget Committee. Litchfield public member of the PFAS/PFoAs Commission. Experience testifying in committees and hearings. Love my town of Litchfield. Live with my husband and two dogs. Willing to drastically reduce my hours as a clinical social worker and substance use disorder clinician in order to serve the people as a state representative. Master of Arts in Public Policy from New England College has helped me cultivate up to date information on policy and government in the Granite State.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• As a social worker I am uniquely qualified for state office - I spend the majority of my time making connections with people from all walks of life.
• I am responsive and pledge to respond to every constituent correspondence in a timely and comprehensive manner. I will also hold monthly open office hours.
• I believe every person's contributions are valuable and intend to run an inclusive campaign.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

equitable public education funding, universal health care, paid family & medical leave, livable minimum wage, mental health and substance use disorder treatment accessibility and availability, affordable housing, disability access and rights

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe that the core responsibilities for a NH State Rep include: open and honest communication with all constituents, full consideration of all sides of an issue before rendering judgement/voting, attending all scheduled meetings of committees and complete House, researching forthcoming bills including outreach to involved citizens and scholarly/historical fact gathering and interpretation, and at all times representing the Town of Litchfield in an upstanding, moral, civil, and respectful manner.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I love reading. It is difficult for me to select just one book when so many over the years have influenced me in different ways. I would absolutely recommend The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge, MD about neuroplasticity - the ability of the brain to recover from damage, deficiencies, and illness. I found it very hopeful, that there are ways to come back from even the most devastating of circumstances. We can all use more hope in our lives.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have been diagnosed with physical and psychiatric disabilities at different points in my life. I have struggled in the past with symptoms and challenges from complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In part it was my own recovery from mental illness that inspired me to pursue a degree in clinical social work. I also have a genetic connective tissue disorder that causes everything in my body that is not a bone or muscle to be unusually loose and/or stretchy - leading to a lifetime of chronic pain, injuries, and multiple surgeries. There is no cure for this condition, but rather I have learned how to adapt my life and ask for help when needed. I usually use a cane for balance and safety, which can be strange for some to see given I'm only in my early 30's. But I hope that instead of feeling pity or being judgmental, people are able to see me as someone who is resilient and flexible - pretty important characteristics for a politician one might also think.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I think it is absolutely necessary to build relationships with other legislators. We have to be willing to collaborate wherever doing so would be in the best interest of our constituents. The NH House of Representatives is a very large political body and no one representative should think they can be a lone wolf.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I support an independent nonpartisan redistricting process. I believe that voters should select their political representatives and not the other way around. It is important that districts are created in a way that makes sense for the people at large, not individual politicians or parties.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I believe I would be a natural fit for the Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee given my professional background as a social worker and substance use disorder clinician. However, I also believe I could be an asset for the Municipal and County Government Committee given my experience as an elected member, and now Vice Chair, of Litchfield's Budget Committee (and a frequent spectator and public input participant at Board of Selectmen meetings).

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