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Tracey Tackett Announces Independent Candidacy for U.S. Congress in Ohio’s 4th District Assistant Mayor, Community Leader, and Independent Voice Launches Grassroots Effort Requiring 5,000 Signatures for Ballot Access

Springfield, Ohio — Tracey Tackett, Assistant Mayor of Springfield, community organizer, and longtime advocate for working families, has officially announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Ohio’s 4th Congressional District as an Independent candidate.

Unlike party-affiliated candidates who need only 50 signatures to appear on the ballot, Tackett must collect 5,000 signatures by May to qualify for the November election — a challenge she says reflects both the difficulty and the importance of representing voters who feel politically unrepresented.

“Today, the majority of registered voters identify as independents,” said Tackett. “Yet our system makes it hardest for an independent voice to be heard. I’m choosing to take the hard road because the people in the middle deserve someone willing to work for them from day one — starting with earning their signatures.”

Running on a message of service over partisanship, Tackett’s campaign centers on restoring practical, people-focused leadership to Washington.

“For too long, everyday Ohioans have felt ignored while political games dominate the conversation in Washington,” Tackett said. “Working families, small business owners, seniors, veterans, and young people trying to build a future deserve a representative who listens, shows up, and gets things done — not someone focused on party extremes.”

Tackett brings years of hands-on community leadership to the race. As Assistant Mayor, she has worked to strengthen neighborhoods, support public safety, and revitalize local business activity. She has organized numerous community events, supported first responders and families in need, and served with organizations including the American Cancer Society and the Epilepsy Foundation at both the state and national level.

A graduate of Wittenberg University and The Ohio State University, Tackett is also a graduate of Leadership Clark County, the statewide LEAD Ohio program, and the Citizens Police Academy. She describes herself as a servant leader focused on collaboration, connection, and common-sense solutions.

Tackett also believes strongly in empowering local governments by ensuring more federal resources make their way directly back to communities. “Every town, city, and rural area in our district faces different challenges,” she said. “Washington should not dictate one-size-fits-all solutions. We need to return resources and decision-making power to local leaders who understand the unique needs of their communities.”

“I believe government should work the same way community leadership works — solving problems, not creating division,” Tackett said. “Our district deserves fresh energy, practical solutions, and representation that reflects the real values of Ohio.”

Her campaign will focus on issues critical to Ohio’s 4th District, including:

• Supporting working families and small businesses
• Strengthening public safety and community partnerships
• Expanding access to healthcare and support services
• Investing in economic growth across rural, suburban, and small-city communities
• Empowering local governments with the resources and flexibility to meet their community’s unique needs
• Bringing accountability and common-sense leadership back to Congress

Tackett emphasized that her campaign is about representation, not party labels.

“This campaign is about giving a voice to the people who feel overlooked or unheard — those tired of extremes and ready for leadership from the middle,” she said.

Community members interested in signing Tackett’s petition or volunteering to help gather signatures can learn more on facebook at Assistant Mayor Tracey Tackett- with events every weekend in several counties. You can also email friendsoftraceytackett@yahoo.com.

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