Cliff Arnebeck holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He began his career in corporate law, working for Ohio Bell and American Electric Power Company. Arnebeck then transitioned to private practice, opening a law firm in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout his career, Arnebeck has been involved in high-profile legal challenges, including a lawsuit against the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and representing groups in the 2004 presidential election lawsuit "Moss v. Bush." Arnebeck has also contested elections, including a primary challenge in 1990 and a congressional run in 1996.

Cliff Arnebeck's political identity is marked by a persistent focus on election integrity, particularly the fraudulent use of electronic voting machines. His belief that Karl Rove manipulated the 2016 Democratic primaries through voting machine hacks and other fraud tactics reveals a deeply skeptical view of electoral processes. Arnebeck's willingness to challenge powerful entities like the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and his involvement in high-profile lawsuits against presidential election counts illustrate a highly localized, disruption-oriented approach to politics.