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| Priscilla Tyson |
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| Candidate for |
U.S. House, Ohio, District 3
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| Party | Democratic |
| Education |
| Bachelor's | Franklin University |
| Personal |
| Profession | Columbus City Councilwoman |
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| Campaign website |
Priscilla Tyson was a 2012
Democratic candidate who sought election to the
U.S. House representing
the 3rd Congressional District of
Ohio.
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Priscilla Tyson for House campaign logo.
Biography
A lifelong resident of the Columbus area, Tyson has been involved in city government for years. From 1993 to 2006, Tyson served as a member of the Columbus Civil Service Commission. Since 2007, she has been a member of the city council, where she has been responsible for promoting several community initiatives. Tyson also has five children.[2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Ohio's 3rd congressional district elections, 2012
Tyson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 3rd District. Tyson lost to Joyce Beatty in the March 6, 2012 primary.[3]
| U.S. House, Ohio's 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012 |
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
 Joyce Beatty |
38.3% |
15,848 |
| Mary Jo Kilroy |
34.7% |
14,369 |
| Priscilla Tyson |
15.1% |
6,244 |
| Ted Celeste |
11.8% |
4,895 |
| Total Votes |
41,356 |
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