“Most of the job is simply helping neighbors.”
About Lee
Lee Snodgrass has represented Appleton in the State Assembly since 2021 and is a roughly 30-year resident of the city. A former chair of the Outagamie County Democratic Party, she has built a record on child care, public schools, and constituent service, and sits on the Assembly’s Children and Families committee.
She is running for re-election in Assembly District 52 (Appleton and Grand Chute), challenged by Republican Reive Pullen.
Where Lee stands
Positions marked ★ Top Wisconsin issue rank among Wisconsin voters’ highest priorities (Marquette Law School Poll, statewide, August 2026).
Helped introduce legislation to sustainably fund child care: “The Child Care Counts program has been a lifeline for providers and families alike.”
Wants to build on the postpartum-Medicaid extension and add doula-support coverage in the state budget.
Platform pillars center on public-school investment, affordable health care, living wages, and the Fox Valley community.
“Passing paid family and medical leave is a top priority for our rising majority in the next legislative session.”
The race
Running for: Wisconsin State Assembly, District 52
Opponent: Republican Reive Pullen
Why it matters for Outagamie: District 52 is the core Appleton seat and a Democratic anchor in Outagamie County; holding it is central to Democrats’ bid to retake the Assembly.
Sources: Campaign site · Urban Milwaukee (child care) · Wisconsin Legislature