Tracey Tackett

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Describes her campaign as "Finally, a voice for the middle."[1]
• Says she wants to "shift power and decision-making back to where real life happens" by sending more resources to local communities.[1],[4]
• Proposes joining an Independent Caucus that would require both parties to negotiate bill by bill.[2]
• Says voters want "a bridge builder in the middle."[4]

Background

• Assistant Mayor, City of Springfield · 2026–present[5],[6]
• City Commissioner (elected 2023), Springfield City Commission · 2024–present[5],[6]
• Owner, Sip & Dipity Paint Bar, Springfield · about 12 years[3],[4]
• State and national representative, Epilepsy Foundation[3]

Education

• B.A., Organizational Leadership (2022), Wittenberg University[3],[6]
• Master's in Public Policy and Leadership (2024), The Ohio State University (John Glenn College)[3],[5]

Where they stand

• Immigration
  Says "America must have full control of who enters the country"; supports asylum reform, removing violent criminals, expanded legal work visas and a path to citizenship for long-term undocumented residents who follow the law.[2]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports an "All of the Above" energy policy emphasizing low-cost sources such as solar and natural gas, and grid modernization to lower electricity costs.[2],[5]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supports independent, nonpartisan redistricting, free photo IDs for voters and disclosure-first campaign finance rules.[2]
• Government Reform
  Supports limiting party leaders' control of committee assignments, lowering the discharge petition threshold and requiring time to read bills.[2]
• Public Safety
  Says every community should have funding for frontline workers, police and firefighters, and wants more funding and flexibility for local governments.[2],[6]

Voting record

Tracey Tackett has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words