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March 25, 2026
But we believe Zhang’s best prepared to become a council leader on the affordable housing and transit issues that are vital for her district.
March 17, 2026
Zhang: I want to be really accessible as a resource and as a source of information for students. I’m also really proud to have been able to begin my community partnerships very early...There are a lot of organizations around Madison that have really unique perspectives, and I want to be able to put students in touch with the resources they need, and be a listener and a voice for everyone else, as well.
December 10, 2025
“I’m running on a sense of urgency, driven by the state and federal governments actively working to restrict both city and university autonomy,” Zhang told The Daily Cardinal.
December 2, 2025
Zhang's plans for Madison are centered around a social justice framework. As a daughter of immigrants, Ellen is dedicated to establishing Madison as a sanctuary city. “No one, and certainly not students should worry about being abducted and uprooted from their lives by ICE agents.”
March 9, 2026
Current District 8 Alder MGR Govindarajan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison College Democrats, endorsed sophomore candidate Ellen Zhang in the upcoming Madison Common Council election on Thursday, citing her understanding of city government and ability to build relationships within local leadership.
December 16, 2025
"I want people to know that I am really interested in what people have to say. I want to listen to people. And I want to make Madison not only be more accessible, but feel more inclusive"
December 16, 2025
Her campaign prioritizes affordable housing, expanded transit options and protections for marginalized students. “Students really care, number one, about affordable housing,” Zhang said. “It’s just so difficult, especially with such a low vacancy rate. I really want to increase the supply but also create more tenant protections.”
March 25, 2026
But we believe Zhang’s best prepared to become a council leader on the affordable housing and transit issues that are vital for her district.
March 17, 2026
Zhang: I want to be really accessible as a resource and as a source of information for students. I’m also really proud to have been able to begin my community partnerships very early...There are a lot of organizations around Madison that have really unique perspectives, and I want to be able to put students in touch with the resources they need, and be a listener and a voice for everyone else, as well.
March 9, 2026
Current District 8 Alder MGR Govindarajan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison College Democrats, endorsed sophomore candidate Ellen Zhang in the upcoming Madison Common Council election on Thursday, citing her understanding of city government and ability to build relationships within local leadership.
December 10, 2025
“I’m running on a sense of urgency, driven by the state and federal governments actively working to restrict both city and university autonomy,” Zhang told The Daily Cardinal.
December 16, 2025
"I want people to know that I am really interested in what people have to say. I want to listen to people. And I want to make Madison not only be more accessible, but feel more inclusive"
December 2, 2025
Zhang's plans for Madison are centered around a social justice framework. As a daughter of immigrants, Ellen is dedicated to establishing Madison as a sanctuary city. “No one, and certainly not students should worry about being abducted and uprooted from their lives by ICE agents.”
December 16, 2025
Her campaign prioritizes affordable housing, expanded transit options and protections for marginalized students. “Students really care, number one, about affordable housing,” Zhang said. “It’s just so difficult, especially with such a low vacancy rate. I really want to increase the supply but also create more tenant protections.”
March 25, 2026
But we believe Zhang’s best prepared to become a council leader on the affordable housing and transit issues that are vital for her district.
March 17, 2026
Zhang: I want to be really accessible as a resource and as a source of information for students. I’m also really proud to have been able to begin my community partnerships very early...There are a lot of organizations around Madison that have really unique perspectives, and I want to be able to put students in touch with the resources they need, and be a listener and a voice for everyone else, as well.
March 9, 2026
Current District 8 Alder MGR Govindarajan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison College Democrats, endorsed sophomore candidate Ellen Zhang in the upcoming Madison Common Council election on Thursday, citing her understanding of city government and ability to build relationships within local leadership.
December 10, 2025
“I’m running on a sense of urgency, driven by the state and federal governments actively working to restrict both city and university autonomy,” Zhang told The Daily Cardinal.
December 16, 2025
"I want people to know that I am really interested in what people have to say. I want to listen to people. And I want to make Madison not only be more accessible, but feel more inclusive"
December 2, 2025
Zhang's plans for Madison are centered around a social justice framework. As a daughter of immigrants, Ellen is dedicated to establishing Madison as a sanctuary city. “No one, and certainly not students should worry about being abducted and uprooted from their lives by ICE agents.”
December 16, 2025
Her campaign prioritizes affordable housing, expanded transit options and protections for marginalized students. “Students really care, number one, about affordable housing,” Zhang said. “It’s just so difficult, especially with such a low vacancy rate. I really want to increase the supply but also create more tenant protections.”
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