Clinton, WI: Former State Representative Ellen Schutt announced today that she is seeking election to the Wisconsin State Senate seat currently held by Senator Steve Nass, following his decision to retire.
“Senator Nass distinguished himself as a fighter for taxpayers and against runaway government,” Schutt said. “I thank him for his decades of service, and I’m excited to step forward to continue that fight.”
Schutt previously served in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing parts of Rock and Walworth Counties, where she earned a reputation as a strong conservative focused on results. During her time in the legislature, she authored legislation to expand Wisconsin’s married persons tax credit and worked to ensure farmers had a stronger voice on county land conservation committees. Last October, an infant’s life was saved thanks to safe haven baby boxes created through legislation she authored.
Schutt’s roots in rural southeastern Wisconsin run deep. Growing up on a family farm outside Darien shaped her belief in small, effective government that empowers families, farmers, and small businesses rather than burdening them with mandates and red tape. She and her husband, Eric, live in Clinton, where they are raising their young son.
Most recently, Schutt worked with the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, supporting agricultural education and leadership development for rural youth across the state.
“Our communities thrive when government focuses on its core responsibilities and then gets out of the way,” Schutt said. “I believe in fiscal responsibility, respect for life, support for law enforcement, and policies that ease the stress on families trying to make ends meet.”
Schutt said she is running to ensure southeastern Wisconsin continues to have principled, conservative leadership in the State Senate.
“I’ll be an outspoken voice for conservative values and a strong advocate for rural Wisconsin,” she said.
To learn more about Ellen or support her candidacy, visit www.VoteForEllen.com.
