Who I Am

I AM Tracey Tackett – just a girl from Ohio, born and raised in Clark County and your Independent candidate running for Congress.

I AM a graduate of the Leadership Clark County Program, the statewide LEAD Ohio program, and the Citizens Police Academy. I have served with the American Cancer Society and now serve as both a national and state representative for the Epilepsy Foundation.

I AM a graduate of Wittenberg University (Organizational Leadership, minor Political Science, graduated with Honors 2022) and THE Ohio State University (Masters in Public Policy and Leadership 2024).

I AM a small business owner who is active in the Springfield community. I have owned and operated Sip & Dipity Paint Bar for 12 years.  For more than 20 years I have served Clark County and community through participation and leadership in organizations like the Springfield Arts, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity and more.

Why I Am Running

I AM invested in Ohio. I have a sincere desire to see Ohio improved for ALL of its citizens regardless of location, income, livelihood, social status, or political affiliation. Our country may be divided, but our state does not have to be. Ohio needs fresh ideas and new energy to tackle the problems facing Ohioans and to revitalize our communities.

I AM a servant leader. Over the years, I have organized and supported many community events designed to bring people together, create opportunities, and strengthen the places we call home—events like Downtown Trick-or-Treat, the Golden Egg Hunt, First Friday Makers Market, flower planting at the Cancer Center, and International Women’s Day. I’ve helped lead fundraising efforts such as a Golf Scramble supporting National Night Out, Operation Thanksgiving, Operation Santa, and have supported our local firefighters through community sponsorships.

These efforts reflect who I am and how I lead. They are rooted in service, connection, and the belief that people across Ohio’s 4th Congressional District deserve to feel recognized, supported, and united—regardless of where they live or what their background may be.

As An Independent Candidate

I AM campaigning as an Independent candidate. I recognize that neither of the major parties has all of the answers. I have a long history of working with people from both parties to serve the needs of people in our state. Only by working together and bridging the gaps that exist can we move forward in a direction that will benefit ALL citizens of Ohio. 

I AM more interested in serving people than playing politics. I like the quote - “You can’t open a new lock with an old key”. If we want to open new doors in Ohio for ALL of our citizens, we need to find new keys. If we want to accomplish things we have not been able to accomplish before we need new vision and new perspective.

We cannot continue to see Ohio as it has been and helplessly revert to the “same old, same old” and then fling up our hands in despair when things do not change. We cannot limit ourselves to solutions that might have worked yesterday but instead, we need to look to solutions for tomorrow – for our children and grandchildren.

We need to be bold and step outside of our comfort zones (and our political parties) to imagine better for all of us. Our state will never be different until we see it differently.