Meet ELI WENZEL

Eli WENZEL is a proud native of Central Ohio whose life and career have been shaped by a deep commitment to the community that raised him.

A product of local public schools, parks, and libraries, Wenzel credits these essential services as the foundation of his upbringing and the catalyst for his belief that strong public institutions are vital to a vibrant, healthy society.

Wenzel works in the construction industry, leading a high-impact training program and outreach efforts that empower individuals from humble backgrounds to launch new careers in the skilled trades. By creating pathways to jobs with excellent pay and benefits, he works daily to make the American dream a reality through the value of hard work.

Wenzel is now turning his focus toward protecting the future of the state he loves. He believes that current state policies—including the defunding of public education and the escalation of divisive culture wars—risk driving away the very people and businesses that make Ohio strong. 

Wenzel is running to bring integrity, respect, and leadership to the state legislature, aiming to end the scourge of extreme and small-minded policy that has plagued the state, and ensure Ohio remains a place where families want to stay and build their futures.