William Edison Nichol (March 12, 1918 – November 29, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 33rd lieutenant governor of Nebraska from 1987 to 1991.

His parents were William A. and Marie (Kraning) Nichol.

His political career began with local positions, as a county commissioner for Scotts Bluff County (1967–75), and as a city councilperson and mayor of Scottsbluff.

He was first elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 1974, replacing longtime representative Terry Carpenter.

[4] Nichol died in Scottsbluff on November 29, 2006 at a nursing home, aged 88 years.