Wisconsin State Senate — District 9Certified ballot
Christian Ellis
Is Christian Ellis on the November 3 ballot?
Christian Ellis is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wisconsin State Senate — District 9. One other candidate is on the ballot.
As printed · ballot order
- Amy BinsfeldRepublican
- Christian Ellis· this pageIndependent
ⓘ What do the party and ideology labels mean?
On the ballot, partisan candidates run under a party — in Wisconsin almost always Democratic or Republican, with the occasional third-party or independent candidate. Words like progressive, conservative, libertarian, or democratic socialist are labels people use to describe themselves, not separate parties on the ballot. A label is a starting point; each candidate's sourced positions show where they actually stand.
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Answered 4 questions. Read Christian Ellis’s answers on Wisconsin Watch
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Source: Wisconsin Watch 2026 Voter Guide, through Voter Guide Commons. That copy was last updated August 20, 2026; BadgerBrief checked it October 13, 2026. Whether a candidate answered is as the guide reports it.
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Christian Ellis for Wisconsin State Senate
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What does serious leadership on education look like? For me, it starts with listening before deciding. Over the past year, I've talked with teachers, parents, administrators, school board members, public school leaders, private school leaders, and community members across District 9. They don't always agree with each other. I wouldn't expect them to. That's exactly why I want to hear from them. We've reached a point where simply having a conversation with someone can be treated as a political statement. I think that's unhealthy. If we want less division, we need to make room for people to talk across differences without immediately labeling them allies or opponents. Listening is not endorsement. It's a responsibility of leadership. My job isn't to adopt someone else's position just because I've heard them out. It's to understand the problem, consider competing viewpoints, weigh the evidence, make my own judgment, and explain the decision I'm willing to stand behind. Those conversations helped shape the conclusions I've reached on education: • Fully fund special education. • Make school funding more predictable, transparent, and honest. • Give teachers the resources and trust to teach. • Relieve pressure on local property taxpayers. • Measure success by whether students are prepared for work, citizenship, and life. • Hold every recipient of public dollars accountable. People may disagree with some of those conclusions. That's part of living in a community where people bring different experiences and priorities to the table. But we should be able to have the conversation before we decide. And our leaders should be willing to listen, think independently, explain their decisions, and take responsibility for the results. Listen first. Understand the problem. Make a decision. Explain it. Be accountable for the result. That's what serious leadership looks like to me.
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Thank you to Dan and Shelly Mullikin at Sunrise Acres for welcoming me to their dairy farm and sharing their story. We talked about milk pricing, labor shortages, automation, succession planning, and a federal pricing system that many farmers feel no longer reflects the reality of modern agriculture. One comment stuck with me: "We're asset rich and cash flow poor." The farm may be worth millions on paper, but that doesn't necessarily mean it generates enough income to support a family, invest in the future, or convince the next generation to take over. That's a theme I've heard repeatedly across District 9. People don't mind hard work. They're asking whether the systems around them still work the way they're supposed to. Thank you again to Dan and Shelly for their time, their hospitality, and an honest conversation about the challenges facing Wisconsin agriculture.
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Me: Hi! My name is Christian Ellis and I’m running for state senate because I think the two party system is broken. Them: Say less. A good day on the doors. Snowfest parade photos to come.
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Thank you to Dan and Shelly Mullikin at Sunrise Acres for welcoming me to their dairy farm and sharing their story. We talked about milk pricing, labor shortages, automation, succession planning, and a federal pricing system that many farmers feel no longer reflects the reality of modern agriculture. One comment stuck with me: "We're asset rich and cash flow poor." The farm may be worth millions on paper, but that doesn't necessarily mean it generates enough income to support a family, invest in the future, or convince the next generation to take over. That's a theme I've heard repeatedly across District 9. People don't mind hard work. They're asking whether the systems around them still work the way they're supposed to. Thank you again to Dan and Shelly for their time, their hospitality, and an honest conversation about the challenges facing Wisconsin agriculture.
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Me: Hi! My name is Christian Ellis and I’m running for state senate because I think the two party system is broken. Them: Say less. A good day on the doors. Snowfest parade photos to come.
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What does serious independent leadership look like? It means thinking for yourself. I didn't run as an Independent because I think Republicans are always wrong or Democrats are always right. I ran as an Independent because I believe elected officials should have the freedom, and the responsibility, to make their own decisions. Too much of politics today starts with a simple question: "Which party is this helping?" It should start with a different question: "Will this actually help people?" Good ideas can come from Republicans. Good ideas can come from Democrats. Good ideas can come from people who are tired of politics altogether. My responsibility isn't to a party caucus. It isn't to political donors or activists. It's to the people of District 9. That means listening, looking at the facts, making the best decision I can, and taking responsibility for the outcome. Sometimes I'll agree with Republicans. Sometimes I'll agree with Democrats. Sometimes I'll disagree with both. That's not a slogan. That's what independence means. Serious leadership isn't about blindly following a party. It's about having the courage to make your own decisions and the willingness to answer for them.
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Voting absentee? Don't wait to mail your ballot! With Election Day just three weeks away, Wisconsin voters who are voting by mail should make plans to return their ballots as soon as possible. A recent report highlights concerns about U.S. Postal Service delays and the potential consequences for Wisconsin voters. Under current Wisconsin law, absentee ballots must be received by your municipal clerk by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. A postmark by Election Day is not enough. That means a ballot mailed too late, even through no fault of the voter, may not be counted. Here's what you can do: 📬 If you have your absentee ballot, complete it and mail it back promptly. Don't wait until the final days. 🏛️ If you prefer, you can return your completed ballot directly to your municipal clerk, following your clerk's instructions. 📍 If you haven't requested an absentee ballot or need to check your voting options, visit https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/. Every eligible Wisconsinite deserves to have their voice heard. Take a few minutes now to make sure your ballot has time to get where it needs to go. Your vote matters. Make sure it gets counted. #WisconsinElections #VoteWisconsin #SD9
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What does serious independent leadership look like? It means putting people before labels. Our neighbors are not political categories. They're the people we work with, coach with, worship with, raise families alongside, and serve with. They may vote differently. They may belong to different parties, or no party at all. They may disagree about politics and still share many of the same hopes for their families and communities. When I think about representing District 9, I don't start by asking which political side a decision might help. I start by asking what people in our communities need. Can families afford to live and work here? Are our schools preparing the next generation? Can people get the healthcare they need? Are our local communities getting the support and resources they need to thrive? Those questions don't belong to one political party. They affect all of us. I won't agree with everyone on every issue. That's not realistic, and it shouldn't be the expectation. But I believe everyone deserves to be heard, their concerns taken seriously, and their interests considered. My job isn't to represent a political label. It's to represent the people who call this district home. Community before party. People before labels. That's what representation should mean. #communitybeforeparty #independentlikeus
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What does serious independent leadership look like? It means putting people before labels. Our neighbors are not political categories. They're the people we work with, coach with, worship with, raise families alongside, and serve with. They may vote differently. They may belong to different parties, or no party at all. They may disagree about politics and still share many of the same hopes for their families and communities. When I think about representing District 9, I don't start by asking which political side a decision might help. I start by asking what people in our communities need. Can families afford to live and work here? Are our schools preparing the next generation? Can people get the healthcare they need? Are our local communities getting the support and resources they need to thrive? Those questions don't belong to one political party. They affect all of us. I won't agree with everyone on every issue. That's not realistic, and it shouldn't be the expectation. But I believe everyone deserves to be heard, their concerns taken seriously, and their interests considered. My job isn't to represent a political label. It's to represent the people who call this district home. Community before party. People before labels. That's what representation should mean.
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