Sheboygan Press: Child care, government trust top issues in Senate District 9 race
September 15, 2026

The Sheboygan Press asked Senate District 9 candidates Amy Binsfeld and Christian Ellis about their backgrounds, priorities, the biggest issues facing the district, working across political disagreements, and what voters should hold them accountable for.

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Christian Ellis in The Sheboygan Press

September 15, 2026

The Sheboygan Press recently asked the candidates for Wisconsin State Senate District 9 about why they are running, their priorities, the biggest challenges facing the district, how they would work with people who disagree with them, and what accountability would look like.

Christian Ellis's responses centered on a straightforward approach: listen to the community, focus on problems rather than party politics, work toward practical solutions, and be accountable for the decisions made in office.

Below is a summary of Christian's responses to the questions in the candidate questionnaire.

Why I'm Running

Christian described his decision to run as an Independent as a commitment to putting the community before party politics.

His focus is on representing the people of the district, listening to their concerns, and working on practical solutions rather than approaching state government through a partisan lens.

My Priorities

Christian identified three areas as priorities:

Affordability and the cost of living

Families and individuals are feeling pressure from rising costs, including property taxes, housing, health care, and other everyday expenses. Christian pointed to the need to address the burden on taxpayers while also making sure local communities have the resources they need.

Education and workforce opportunities

Christian emphasized strong public education and opportunities that help people build successful careers and strengthen the local workforce.

Government trust and accountability

Christian said people should be able to understand how their elected officials make decisions and should be able to hold those officials accountable for their actions.

The Biggest Issue Facing the District

Christian identified the gap between rising costs and people's ability to keep up as a central challenge.

For families, that can mean pressure from property taxes, housing costs, health care expenses, and other everyday necessities.

His response connected affordability to the broader question of whether state government is helping communities address the costs and challenges they are experiencing locally.

Working With People Who Disagree

Christian's approach to disagreement starts with focusing on the problem rather than the personalities involved.

He described looking for common ground, building coalitions, and finding practical solutions that can move an issue forward.

As an Independent, Christian sees independence as important to that process. He believes compromise can be part of how durable solutions are built, while still being clear about the principles and priorities guiding a decision.

Accountability

Christian said an elected official should be accessible and transparent.

That means explaining votes and decisions, being honest about tradeoffs, and giving people a clear understanding of why a decision was made.

For Christian, accountability also means remembering who elected you. His approach is to put the community before party politics and remain answerable to the people he represents.

What This Means in Practice

These answers reflect the approach Christian wants to bring to the State Senate:

Listen before deciding.

Understand what people and communities are experiencing before deciding what government should do.

Focus on the problem.

Work on the substance of an issue rather than making disagreements personal or partisan.

Look for practical solutions.

Build common ground where it exists and work with people who may not agree on everything.

Explain the decision.

Be transparent about votes, decisions, tradeoffs, and results.

Stay accountable to the community.

Put the people of the district ahead of party politics.

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The Sheboygan Press published the full candidate questionnaire and its reporting on the Senate District 9 race on September 15, 2026.

Article: Child care, government trust top issues in Senate District 9 race
Reporter: Alex Garner
Publication: The Sheboygan Press
Date: September 15, 2026

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Source note: The summaries above are based on Christian Ellis's responses as published in The Sheboygan Press candidate questionnaire. This page is intended to make the substance of Christian's responses accessible on the campaign website and is not a reproduction of the newspaper's article.