Jessi Ebben

Jessi Ebben

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin District 7

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 2012

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Birthplace

Stevens Point, Wis.

Profession

Public relations

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Jessi Ebben (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Jessi Ebben was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, in 2012. Ebben's career experience includes working in public relations.

Elections

2026

See also: Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 7

Chris Armstrong, Fred Clark, and Jessi Ebben are running in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 7 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Chris Armstrong (D)
		Fred Clark (D)
		Jessi Ebben (R)

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2020

See also: Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primary)

Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3

Incumbent Ronald James Kind defeated Derrick Van Orden in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ronald James Kind (D)	51.3	199,870
		Derrick Van Orden (R)	48.6	189,524
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	224

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 389,618
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3

Incumbent Ronald James Kind defeated Mark A. Neumann in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ronald James Kind	80.6	53,064
		Mark A. Neumann	19.4	12,765
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	12

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,841
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Justin Bonner (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3

Derrick Van Orden defeated Jessi Ebben in the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Van Orden	65.9	36,395
		Jessi Ebben	34.1	18,835
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	21

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,251
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tim Peters (R)
• John Garske (R)
• Kevin Ruscher (R)
• Jonathan Sundblom (R)
• Alex Virijevich (R)
• Brandon Cook (R)
• Shannon Moats (R)

Campaign themes

2026

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in Stevens Point and grew up in the small village of Westfield, in central Wisconsin. My parents are from the Platteville area in the southwest part of the district, where much of my family still resides. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in public relations. While attending the university I met my husband, Cody, who is from Altoona. He has family throughout the district in Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Pepin, Prescott and Boscobel.

After graduating college, I worked for nearly five years in the Twin Cities in public relations for two municipalities outside of Minneapolis. In my role, I was a conduit between the public and the government. I saw how limited, local government could be accessible and accountable and properly work for and serve the constituents. I enjoyed the role of public service and knew I would return to it someday.

My husband and I moved back home to Wisconsin a few years ago and now live in Eau Claire, where I work in public relations and am involved in different committees and boards in the Chippewa Valley.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Protecting Our Constitutional Rights
• Agriculture
• Infrastructure

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The policy areas that I am particularly passionate about are the problems that are right out our front door - the issues that we can see, feel and improve at a local level. There are many policies we can improve that will help communities thrive, such as prioritizing funding for infrastructure - so roads, bridges and broadband internet can help our communities not just survive, but thrive.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official needs to communicate well, be honest and transparent, and work diligently for the priorities of their constituents. A strong elected official is not motivated by power, but by the people. A representative should serve and be a liaison for the constituents to the federal government.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

One of the greatest challenges we face as a nation in the next decade is the national debt, which is currently at $23 trillion. We need to have a balanced budget and make smart cuts to prioritized spending on vital government functions. The national debt is something that representatives have not taken seriously and pushed off each and every year, but my generation and many others know that we will soon feel the terrible effects of this prolonged problem.
One of the most important challenges we are dealing with is ending abortion and fighting for the lives of the unborn. It is devastating that this is even an issue we have to debate at any level of government or society. We need to end abortion and we need to re-prioritize family and the value of life in this country. Just as our constitution says, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Without life, there is no seeking of liberty and happiness.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

The House Agriculture Committee is the first committee I would like to get appointed to as agriculture is a large industry in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, which covers central and western Wisconsin. Not only is the current representative not on this committee, but no representative in Wisconsin is on it. The other committees that would be important to be on when representing the 3rd Congressional District are the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs as these committees cover topics that are of priority to the district.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

A current representative who I respect and would like to model my work as a representative and legislator after is Rep. Jim Jordan. He works diligently for his district, state and country. He is well-prepared for committee work and therefore, makes a large impact during testimonies and hearings. He is well-versed in policy and procedure and speaks in clear, concise plain language. Overall, what I admire most about Rep. Jordan is that he works hard and fights hard for the people of his district and the American people.
I also have a deep respect for Rep. Elise Stefanik and the work she does to represent and prioritize her constituents and communities in her district. She always keeps her role as representative of her New York congressional district top priority and carries that responsibility throughout her work.

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Jessi Ebben campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Wisconsin District 7	Candidacy Declared general	$45,000	$45,000
2020	U.S. House Wisconsin District 3	Lost primary	$230,178	$228,878
Grand total			$275,178	$273,878
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Wisconsin's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tammy Baldwin (D)

Ronald Johnson (R)

Representatives

District 1

Bryan Steil (R)

District 2

Mark Pocan (D)

District 3

Derrick Van Orden (R)

District 4

Gwen Moore (D)

District 5

Scott Fitzgerald (R)

District 6

Glenn Grothman (R)

District 7

Tom Tiffany (R)

District 8

Tony Wied (R)

Republican Party (7)

Democratic Party (3)