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Eric Synenberg

Democratic · Ohio State Representative, District 21, since 2025 · cuyahoga County

Work
Attorney

Source: Eric Synenberg

Education
Bachelor's degree, Miami University, 2001

Source: Eric Synenberg

Education
Law degree, Cleveland State University, 2004

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Education
Graduate degree, University of Miami School of Law, 2008

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Ballotpedia · Campaign Website · Official site · Ohio campaign finance

9 of 11 sections researched

21 sources · 2024, 2026 · updated 2026-10-20

Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Polling and approval.

What has been checked
  • Profile 9 entries
  • On the ballot 1 entry
  • Where they stand 3 entries Two positions from his 2024 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (still his most recent as of September 2026); he has not completed a 2026 survey and Ballotpedia records no campaign-website text for him. A third position is a statement from his official Ohio House news release of September 30, 2026. Checked: official Ohio House news page (ohiohouse.gov/members/eric-synenberg/news), checked 2026-09-30
  • What they have said, checked Not yet researched
  • Record in office 5 entries Includes the 5 key roll calls of the 136th General Assembly that every sitting legislator on this site gets: final passage of the operating budget, every veto override vote, and the vote placing Issue 3 on the ballot, as taken in their chamber while they served. Checked: Ballotpedia's sponsored-legislation table; his ohiohouse.gov member legislation page (136th General Assembly); legislature.ohio.gov roll calls on House Bill 96 and Senate Joint Resolution 10
  • Money 1 entry Calendar-2026 contributions and expenditures, and cash on hand on the most recent report (filed 2026-06-12), as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State. Reports filed after that are not included. Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
  • Financial interests 79 entries
  • Polling and approval Not yet researched
  • Elections 2 entries Includes the last general election for this seat.
  • Endorsements 5 entries
  • Sources 12 entries
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 9 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 3 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 5 entriesMoney: 1 entryFinancial interests: 79 entriesPolling and approval: Not yet researchedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 5 entriesSources: 12 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 21 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Eric Synenberg, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-20 · Download this chart
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Eric Synenberg
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Where they are on the ballotOn the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 21.Eric Synenberg: Ohio State Representative, District 21, Democratic
Where they are on the ballotOn the ballot for Ohio State Representative, District 21.Source: Ohio House districts of the September 2023 plan (ODOT TIMS) · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
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ChamberDistrictNote
Ohio HouseOhio House, Ohio's 21st DistrictOhio State Representative, District 21

On the ballot

The 2026 voting scheduleThe 2026 general election calendar holds 15 dated deadlines from the Secretary of State, from September 18, 2026 to December 11, 2026; Election Day is November 3, 2026.September 18, 2026: Military and overseas absentee voting beginsOctober 5, 2026: Voter registration deadline, 9 p.m.October 6, 2026: Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting beginOctober 22, 2026: Pre-general campaign finance reports due, 4 p.m.October 27, 2026: Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications, 8:30 p.m.November 1, 2026: Last day of early in-person voting, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.November 2, 2026: No early in-person voting at boards of electionsNovember 3, 2026: Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received, 7:30 p.m.; Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency, 3 p.m.; Polls open, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.November 7, 2026: Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be receivedNovember 8, 2026: Boards of elections may begin the official canvassNovember 18, 2026: Deadline for boards to begin the official canvassNovember 24, 2026: Deadline for boards to complete the official canvassDecember 11, 2026: Post-general campaign finance reports due, 4 p.m.Military and overseasvoting beginsRegister byEarly and mailvoting beginPre-general campaignfinance reports dueAbsentee requestdeadlineLast day of earlyin-person votingNo early in-personvoting at boards…Mail ballots dueLast-minute…Polls openMilitary andoverseas ballots dueBoards ofelections may…Deadline forboards to begin…Deadline forboards to complete…Post-general campaignfinance reports dueSepOctNovDecNov 3
The 2026 voting scheduleThe 2026 general election calendar holds 15 dated deadlines from the Secretary of State, from September 18, 2026 to December 11, 2026; Election Day is November 3, 2026.Source: Ohio Secretary of State · as of 2026-09-19 · Download this chart
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DateDeadlineTimeNote
September 18, 2026Military and overseas absentee voting beginsThe start of absentee voting for military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters.
October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline9 p.m.Boards of elections and the Ohio Secretary of State's office are open until 9 p.m. to accept registrations.
October 6, 2026Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting beginEarly in-person voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 6 through October 9; hours change on later dates through Election Day.
October 22, 2026Pre-general campaign finance reports due4 p.m.Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through October 14, 2026.
October 27, 2026Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications8:30 p.m.Applications for an absentee ballot must reach the county board by this time.
November 1, 2026Last day of early in-person voting1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ends on Sunday, November 1; the hours that day are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the table above. By October 29, nearly 1.3 million Ohioans had already voted early in person or returned absentee ballots (Journal-News; Signal Ohio's counts from the Secretary of State's daily absentee file add to 1,289,090). The 2022 midterm saw 1.47 million early votes, then a record.
November 2, 2026No early in-person voting at boards of electionsEarly in-person voting at county boards of elections ended Sunday, November 1; there is no voting at boards of elections on Monday, November 2. Voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places on Tuesday, November 3.
November 3, 2026Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received7:30 p.m.Absentee ballots not covered by UOCAVA must be received by this time on Election Day.
November 3, 2026Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency3 p.m.A voter, or a voter's minor child, who is hospitalized because of an accident or medical emergency may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m. on Election Day.
November 3, 2026Polls open6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Election Day voting hours statewide.
November 7, 2026Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be receivedThe extended receipt deadline for UOCAVA absentee ballots.
November 8, 2026Boards of elections may begin the official canvassCounty boards may begin the official canvass of the November 3 General Election ballots (5 days after the election).
November 18, 2026Deadline for boards to begin the official canvassCounty boards must begin the official canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (15 days after the election).
November 24, 2026Deadline for boards to complete the official canvassCounty boards must complete the canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (21 days after the election).
December 11, 2026Post-general campaign finance reports due4 p.m.Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through December 4, 2026.

Where they stand

Gas tax holiday

We should be investing in the things that actually lower costs for Ohio families, like public education, childcare, and affordable housing. Let’s stop prioritizing investments like $600 million dollars in taxpayer money for a new sports stadium and let’s start investing in the needs of Ohio families. We need lasting solutions to the affordability crisis, not temporary gimmicks that disappear after an election.

September 30, 2026 · Official statement

Source: Rep. Synenberg Votes No on Gas Tax Holiday, Ohioans Deserve More

Government ethics

Repeal of the worst parts of HB6.

February 19, 2024 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Eric Synenberg

Why they are running

I will fight for defending democracy, LGBTQIA+ and womens rights, fair school funding, and common-sense gun reform. I am a bridge-builder and a compromiser and, when possible, will work across the aisle to move Ohio forward. I will work hard to drive workforce development, economic development, and job growth to my district and to all of NE Ohio.

February 19, 2024 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey

Source: Eric Synenberg

What they have said, checked

Not yet researched

Record in office

Record in office, dated entries5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Synenberg (D)Ohio State Representative, District 21, 2025 to present2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November
Record in office, dated entries5 record entries from 2025 to 2026; 5 of them votes; 1 office held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Synenberg (D), 5 dated entries · as of 2026-06-10 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Synenberg (D)2025officeOhio State Representative, District 21
Synenberg (D)2025-04-09vote2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t
Synenberg (D)2025-06-11vote2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi
Synenberg (D)2025-06-25vote2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was
Synenberg (D)2025-07-21vote2025-07-21 (vote): Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax
Synenberg (D)2026-06-10vote2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November

  1. vote June 10, 2026

    Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.

    Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10

  2. vote July 21, 2025

    Voted against overriding the governor's veto of item 66 in House Bill 96; the item removed local authority to place replacement property-tax levies and certain emergency levies on the ballot (the House vote was 61-28, override succeeded).

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  3. vote June 25, 2025

    Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  4. vote June 11, 2025

    Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 1-85 and the motion failed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

  5. vote April 9, 2025

    Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and the motion passed.

    Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96

Recorded votes

Eric Synenberg cast 298 Yea or Nay votes on the roll calls we hold, across 1 term from 2025 to 2026, all in the Ohio General Assembly, from the Ohio Legislature. Each term opens to every roll call, with the question, the result, how Eric Synenberg voted and how the majority of their party voted.

TermChamberYeaNayDid not voteWith party
136th General Assembly, 2025–2026Ohio House, district 2124751not recorded89% of 47

"With party" counts only roll calls on which most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways. The Ohio Legislature records who voted Yea and who voted Nay and no one else, so an absence cannot be told from an abstention and neither is counted; only floor votes are listed.

Source: Legislation and votes

Money

Where the money went, as filedEric Synenberg raised $49K, spent $48K, $21K on hand as of June 12, 2026; $20K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $34KOther funds (derived) to Spent: $14KRaised to Cash on hand: $15KOther funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $6,026Eric Synenberg: Raised, $49K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Raised$49KEric Synenberg: Other funds (derived), $20K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Other funds (derived)$20KEric Synenberg: Spent, $48K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Spent$48KEric Synenberg: Cash on hand, $21K as filed, as of 2026-06-12Cash on hand$21KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedEric Synenberg raised $49K, spent $48K, $21K on hand as of June 12, 2026; $20K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Citizens to Elect Eric Synenberg, through 2026-06-12 · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent34,005.4149.5%
Other funds (derived)Spent13,634.0419.8%
RaisedCash on hand15,029.7521.9%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand6,025.998.8%
Money, as filedEric Synenberg raised $49K, spent $48K, $21K on hand as of June 12, 2026; 1 filing on file.2026 Ohio House 21, for its report yearRaisedEric Synenberg, 2026 Ohio House 21, for its report year: raised $49K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$49KSpentEric Synenberg, 2026 Ohio House 21, for its report year: spent $48K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$48KCash on handEric Synenberg, 2026 Ohio House 21, for its report year: cash on hand $21K as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2026-06-12, for its report year$21K
Money, as filedEric Synenberg raised $49K, spent $48K, $21K on hand as of June 12, 2026; 1 filing on file.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, committee Citizens to Elect Eric Synenberg · as of 2026-06-12 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
2026 Ohio House 21, for its report yearRaised49,035.16
2026 Ohio House 21, for its report yearSpent47,639.45
2026 Ohio House 21, for its report yearCash on hand21,055.74
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing on file for Eric Synenberg breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing on file for Eric Synenberg breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Totals as filed

RaceFilerRaisedSpentCash on handAs of
Ohio State Representative, District 21 OhioSOS Citizens to Elect Eric Synenberg $49,035$47,639$21,056June 12, 2026

Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 12, 2026.

Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance

Donors, as filedNo itemized donor is on file for Eric Synenberg yet.None found in the records checked
Donors, as filedNo itemized donor is on file for Eric Synenberg yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Outside spending

Outside spending, as reportedNo outside spending is on file for or against Eric Synenberg yet.None found in the records checked
Outside spending, as reportedNo outside spending is on file for or against Eric Synenberg yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Financial interests

Disclosed holdings

Disclosed income

Reported conflicts

None found in the records checked.

Net worth, as estimated

None found in the records checked.

Polling and approval

Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 21, as publishedNo poll of this race naming Eric Synenberg is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, Ohio State Representative, District 21, as publishedNo poll of this race naming Eric Synenberg is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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Status
None found in the records checked

Elections

Election results, share of the vote1 race on file, 1 won; shares from 79.2% to 79.2%.2024 Ohio House 21Eric Synenberg, Ohio State Representative, District 21: won, 79.2%79.2%
Election results, share of the vote1 race on file, 1 won; shares from 79.2% to 79.2%.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2024 · as of 2024 · Download this chart
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GroupItemPCTNote
2024 Ohio House 2179.2
RacePartyResultVotesShare
Ohio State Representative, District 21 (2026) DemocraticPending
Ohio State Representative, District 21 (2024) DemocraticWon 42,376 79.2%

Offices held

Endorsements

Endorsements received

  • unionOhio Education Association

    August 18, 2026

    Listed in the organization's 2026 Ohio House endorsements.

    Source: ohea.org

  • unionOhio AFL-CIO

    February 13, 2026

    The federation's executive board endorsed this candidate for Ohio House District 21 at its Feb. 13, 2026 meeting, as reported by the North Shore AFL-CIO.

    Source: Ohio AFL-CIO Issues Endorsements, Approves Our Recommendations

  • unionOhio Federation of Teachers

    2026

    Listed under Ohio House on the union's 2026 endorsement page, which names general-election nominees.

    Source: oft-aft.org

  • organizationOhio Environmental Council Action Fund

    2026

    Listed in the organization's 2026 Ohio House endorsements, District 21.

    Source: theoecactionfund.org

  • unionNorth Shore AFL-CIO

    2026

    Listed on the Cleveland-area labor federation's 2026 endorsements page.

    Source: northshoreaflcio.org

Sources

Every URL on this page, once each.

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  9. Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
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  11. 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
  12. Rep. Synenberg Votes No on Gas Tax Holiday, Ohioans Deserve More · The Ohio House of Representatives · 2026-09-30 · accessed 2026-09-30
  13. https://oft-aft.org/2026election
  14. https://northshoreaflcio.org/endorsements
  15. https://ohea.org/oea-candidate-recommendations/
  16. https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
  17. Ohio AFL-CIO Issues Endorsements, Approves Our Recommendations · North Shore AFL-CIO · 2026-03-02 · accessed 2026-10-20
  18. 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
  19. House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  20. Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
  21. Campaign Website
  22. Ohio campaign finance

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