Republican voters in Wisconsin’s 11th Senate District have three names on the ballot Tuesday. In reality, however, this race has long been viewed as a contest between two candidates: Sandy Wiedmeyer and former State Rep. Ellen Schutt. While Nick Polce has sought office multiple times, he has not built the organization or campaign necessary to be widely viewed as a serious contender in this race.

For conservatives, the choice is clear: Sandy Wiedmeyer.

This race represents more than a choice between two Republicans. It is a choice between the grassroots and the political establishment.

Ellen Schutt’s path to politics is the traditional one. She studied political science at UW-Madison, worked as a legislative staffer, and then won election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Politics has been her profession.

Wiedmeyer’s path has been very different. She built her reputation outside of elected office as a businesswoman, educator, grassroots activist, and community leader. Rather than climbing the political ladder, she earned support by organizing conservatives at the local level and serving as chair of the Republican Party of Kenosha County before taking a leave of absence to focus on her Senate campaign.

Schutt has also been less than candid with voters about why she left the Assembly. She has portrayed her decision as a selfless choice to step aside rather than run against then-Majority Leader Tyler August. But that leaves out a key fact: August was not redistricted into Schutt’s district. After redistricting placed his residence into the district represented by Amanda Nedweski, August chose to move into Schutt’s district. Those are two very different circumstances. By framing the situation as though she simply stepped aside because redistricting forced the issue, Schutt gives voters an incomplete and misleading account of what actually happened. Republican voters deserve complete candor from someone asking for their vote for higher office.

Perhaps more disappointing than any policy disagreement has been the tone of Schutt’s campaign and the efforts of some of her political allies. Rather than making the race about ideas, they have resorted to personal attacks and what appear to be manufactured controversies surrounding Wiedmeyer. When a campaign cannot effectively challenge a candidate’s record or qualifications, it often turns to attacking the person instead.

It’s also worth paying attention to who is lining up behind each candidate.

Wiedmeyer has also earned the endorsement of Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling, Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis, Scarlett Johnson, a Wisconsin Moms for Liberty leader and parental rights activist, as well as State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, who entered politics after a successful career in the private sector. According to publicly available salary records, Wiedmeyer would also take a pay cut if elected to the State Senate.Many conservatives, however, have grown frustrated with that establishment and are looking for new leadership. Wiedmeyer offers a different path—one rooted in grassroots activism rather than career politics.

On many issues, both candidates would likely vote similarly in the Wisconsin Senate. This is not a contest between a conservative and a moderate Republican. It is a contest over who is better equipped to represent the people of the 11th Senate District.

Wiedmeyer lives in the district she seeks to represent and has spent years building relationships with conservatives throughout Kenosha County and the surrounding area. She has shown she is willing to do the work long before asking voters for their support. She isn’t looking for the next rung on a political ladder.

Schutt, meanwhile, is closely associated with the Republican political establishment and lives in Rock County, on the edge of the district. While she would undoubtedly represent the district capably, there is little question that Wiedmeyer would be the more visible, accessible, and engaged senator for voters in Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, and the rest of the district.

On Tuesday, Republican voters have an opportunity to send a message that grassroots conservatives still matter.

If you’re a conservative voter in the 11th Senate District, the choice is clear.

Vote Sandy Wiedmeyer.