Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Senate District 11

2 candidates are tracked for Wisconsin Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ellen Schutt and Adam Duda. Candidate information follows official Kenosha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ellen Schutt (Republican), Adam Duda (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Steve Nass filed a notification of noncandidacy, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Wisconsin has no runoffs; the August 11 partisan primary set each party's nominee, and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Wisconsin Elections Commission's certified Candidates on Ballot list for the November 3, 2026 general election (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Ellen Schutt

Republican

Top priorities

Stand with law enforcement and first responders
Pursue lower taxes and responsible budgeting amid rising costs
Support parental rights in their children's education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Schutt grew up farming cattle in Darien, Wisconsin, and continues to help operate the family farm; she has worked as an accountant at The DeLong Company, served as a Wisconsin State Legislature staffer, represented the 31st Assembly District from 2023 to 2025, and now serves as executive director of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, per the campaign site.

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Adam Duda

Democratic

Top priorities

Use the state surplus to increase school funding and reduce property tax referendums
Expand the Homestead Tax Credit for seniors and affordable childcare access
Require large corporations and data centers to pay their fair share of infrastructure costs

Per the WUWM candidate voter guide.

Biography

Adam Duda is self-employed and immigrated to the United States from Poland at age nine, per WUWM. He holds degrees in engineering and law, previously worked for 11 years at the U.S. patent office, and serves as a Village of East Troy trustee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Senate District 11 in 2026?

When is the Wisconsin Senate District 11 election in Wisconsin?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Wisconsin are on the Wisconsin election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Kenosha County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kenosha County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ellen Schutt, full profile Adam Duda, full profile Official Wisconsin election office