Michael Eisner
Michael Eisner (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.[source]
Eisner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Eisner was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from West Geauga High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1990 and a law degree from Cleveland State University College of Law in 1995. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Eisner has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Livespecial
- Cleveland Jewish Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Ohio Association for Justice
- The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100
- Ohio Super Lawyers
Elections
2026
See also: Ohio's 7th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7
Michael Eisner, Ed FitzGerald, Brian Poindexter, and Scott Schulz are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7
Incumbent Max Miller and Jonah Schulz are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7 on May 5, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael Eisner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Eisner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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For 30 years, I've been a lawyer fighting for everyday people against powerful interests. I've helped over 3,000 people get justice. My philosophy is simple: treat every client like they are the only one, and bring compassion into every case.
As a cancer survivor, I'm healthy and strong today because of NIH-funded research and access to healthcare. That experience showed me how critical it is that everyone—not just the privileged—has access to quality, affordable care. Watching this administration cut healthcare access and funding for medical research pushed me to take this fight to Congress.
I believe in compassion over cruelty and a strong economy that works for everyone, not just billionaires. Unlike the current seat holder who won't hold town halls, I've already done dozens of unscripted community meetings. I show up. I listen. I learn. As your representative, I will continue to be available, visible, and accountable—fighting for solutions that work for you.
I'm running to be A Voice for All. Together, we can restore the American Dream for our families and generations to come.- AFFORDABILITY AND REPRESENTATION
Working families struggle with crushing costs while billionaires get tax cuts. Tariffs hurt small businesses and farmers. Student debt blocks homeownership—first-time buyers now average 39. Yet the current seat holder hides and casts deciding votes that hurt you.
I hold town halls and show up. I'll fight for: Congressional tariff oversight; affordable college and trade schools; job training for AI-displaced workers; reasonably-priced housing; collective bargaining rights; and accessible healthcare.
Your representative should be visible, available, and accountable—fighting to restore your American Dream, not serving donors. That's the difference. I'll be A Voice for All. - HEALTHCARE IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE I beat cancer thanks to NIH-funded research and access to care. Too many Ohioans aren't as fortunate, 340,000+ risk losing coverage due to budget cuts. You and your doctor should make your medical decisions, not insurance executives and politicians. The current seat holder was the deciding vote to gut the ACA and Medicaid. He chose to follow his party over your health. I pledge to choose Ohioans —every time. I'll fight to expand affordable coverage, protect your relationship with your doctors, give you real choices in plans, and stop insurers from blocking the care you need. Affordable healthcare isn't just about saving lives. It's essential to the American Dream.
- DEFENDING YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND RESTORING THE AMERICAN DREAM Our Constitution guarantees equal rights for all—regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or views. Yet today: citizens detained without probable cause, press threatened for reporting facts, peaceful protesters called terrorists, LGBTQ+ Americans facing discrimination, families separated without due process. The current seat holder stayed silent. I'll fight: against executive overreach and retaliation; for probable cause; a free press; equal rights for everyone; and, judicial independence. These aren't Democratic or Republican ideas—they're American ideas. Protecting these rights restores the American Dream. I'll be A Voice for All.
Constitutional Rights — Democracy depends on equal protection under the law, due process, and constitutional rights for all. I will fight for Congressional oversight, freedom of the, LGBTQ+ and individual rights, and ensure that representatives serve the people, not their own greed.
An elected official must show up—hold town halls, meet with constituents, and answer tough questions. They should be visible and accountable, not hiding from the people they represent.
Elected officials work for voters, not presidents, special interests, or their own motives. That means listening to everyone—even people you disagree with. It means doing what's right for your district, not what's politically convenient.
Working for tips taught me what it's like to earn less than minimum wage and depend on customers' generosity. Those jobs reinforced the value of hard work and taking pride in everything you do—no matter what the work is.
My most memorable early career experience was interning for Senator Metzenbaum during college, where I learned how working across the aisle, though difficult, is crucial to getting things done. After graduating, I worked in healthcare advocacy before going to law school and launching my 30-year career as a civil attorney, fighting for people who've been harmed.
However, my biggest struggle was battling cancer. When you're facing that diagnosis, everything changes. You think about mortality and everything that truly matters. I'm fortunate I had access to quality healthcare and research that saved my life.
I know something about this. As a civil attorney, I've spent 30 years negotiating—finding solutions that work for everyone involved. The same skills apply to Congress.
There are times to hold firm on principle—protecting constitutional rights, defending healthcare access, standing up for what's right. However, working across the aisle leads to better outcomes for the people we represent.
When leaders find common ground and shared values, listen to and learn from each other, they create policies that actually work and have staying power. That's how I approach my work with constituents—listening and learning—and it's how I'll work in Congress. Our political system has devolved into talking at each other and grandstanding instead of working together to solve problems.
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See also
2026 Elections
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