9th District Senate Candidates Debated Policy Platforms
Wisconsin senate hopefuls Amy Binsfeld and Christian Ellis outlined their priorities for education and local industry.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Republican Amy Binsfeld and Independent Christian Ellis met to discuss their platforms for the 9th District State Senate seat. The debate addressed key issues including education funding, the development of data centers, and the state's stance on marijuana legalization.
Why it matters
The outcome of this race will influence Wisconsin state legislative priorities regarding schools and economic growth. Voters in the district are considering divergent views on the role of government, ranging from limiting its size to focusing on non-partisan community representation.
The candidates are vying for the 9th District Senate seat following Binsfeld’s 2024 loss in the 26th Assembly District. The race involves two distinct paths for the state, with Ellis emphasizing his experience as a veteran and father of four.
The players
Amy Binsfeld
A Republican candidate for the 9th District State Senate seat who previously ran for the 26th Assembly District.
Christian Ellis
An Independent candidate for the 9th District State Senate seat and graduate of Oostburg High School who served in the U.S. Military.
The details
The candidates engaged with various community stakeholders, including local educators, farmers, and business owners, to shape their platforms. While Binsfeld advocates for curbing the growth of state government, Ellis positions his campaign as a person-first alternative to traditional political parties.
Timeline
2024: Amy Binsfeld lost the election for the 26th Assembly District.
November 3, 2026: Election Day for the state senate seat.
The Home Front
The 9th District Senate seat is a key voting position in the Wisconsin legislative biennial budget process. The next senator will help determine state-level education funding and infrastructure regulation that directly impacts household property taxes.
Review your local ballot to identify the specific senate district boundaries for your address before the November 2026 election. Consider how the candidates' stances on state-funded education and local data center development might affect your community's property tax and economic growth.
The takeaway
The race highlights the tension between limiting state government size and prioritizing community-level concerns in local governance. Residents should monitor future candidate mailers for specific proposals on school funding and property tax relief ahead of the November 3, 2026, election.
Further reading
Learn how state legislative decisions impact local school districts by visiting the Secondary Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Seehafer News.
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