Tracey Tackett

According to the Springfield News-Sun, Tackett grew up in Springfield, Ohio, and had volunteered in various community roles for about 20 years by 2023. She owned the downtown business Sip & Dipity for a decade and worked with Clark County Partners in Prevention.[4] She earned a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership and political science from Wittenberg University (2022) and a master's degree in public policy and leadership from Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs (2024).[1]

Tackett ran as an independent for Clark County Commissioner in November 2022, in a race against Republican incumbent Sasha Rittenhouse and independent Dale Henry. In November 2023 she won a seat on the Springfield City Commission, defeating longtime commissioner Kevin O'Neill, 62.44% to 37.56% in unofficial results.[6][4] She serves as Assistant Mayor of Springfield; the city lists her term as ending December 31, 2027.[2]

Tackett describes her work as Development Manager for Glen Helen Nature Preserve as leading fundraising and community engagement for conservation and environmental education. She says she became an advocate for families navigating complex medical challenges after losing her daughter to epilepsy.[1] She said her campaign focused on local empowerment, fiscal responsibility and government transparency.[1][4][2] She received 4.3% of the vote to Jim Jordan's 64.5%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]