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Walworth 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 Walworth 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 a candidate for Wisconsin Senate District 11, covering Rock County. He is a Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering and a law degree, per his campaign site. Duda immigrated to the United States at age nine, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wisconsin Senate District 11 in 2026?

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

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 Walworth County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Ellen Schutt, full profileAdam Duda, full profileOfficial Wisconsin election office