Tara Seward
Tara Seward is an at-large member of the Dublin City Schools Board of Education in Ohio. She assumed office on January 1, 2026. Her current term ends on December 31, 2029.
Seward ran for election for an at-large seat of the Dublin City Schools Board of Education in Ohio. She won in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Seward completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tara Seward earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in 2004. Her career experience includes working as an IT manager.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Dublin City Schools, Ohio, elections (2025)
General election
General election for Dublin City Schools Board of Education At-large (3 seats)
Incumbent Tiffany deSilva, Tara Seward, and Elizabeth McClain defeated Kristy Venne in the general election for Dublin City Schools Board of Education At-large on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tiffany deSilva (Nonpartisan) | 28.7 | 10,961 | |
| ✔ |  | Tara Seward (Nonpartisan)  | 27.7 | 10,562 |
| ✔ |  | Elizabeth McClain (Nonpartisan) | 23.8 | 9,091 |
 | Kristy Venne (Nonpartisan) | 19.8 | 7,565 | |
| Total votes: 38,179 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jamil Nassar (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
Seward received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Tara Seward completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Seward's responses.
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- A Clear Path for Every Learner - From gifted services to special education to literacy programs, I know what it takes to support student success. I have experienced it as a parent and understand the value of early intervention, clear goals, and follow-through. As a board member, I will advocate for smart benchmarks, improved reading and math outcomes, and policies that ensure students get the support they need—when they need it.
- Support for Every Student, Every Background - Dublin is a diverse, dynamic community. I want to make sure our schools reflect and support that. Whether it’s differences in language, culture, learning style, or lived experience, I believe students learn best when they feel seen and respected. I willl support inclusive practices, diverse curriculum, and culturally responsive programs that help every student thrive.
- Leadership That Shows Up - I have already been attending board meetings, levy forums, and coffee chats in the district for many years. I listen, take notes, and follow through in bringing information back to the community. On the Dublin School Board, I will bring the same level of engagement. That means setting goals, reporting progress, and listening to the community. Leadership isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about building trust and taking action when it counts.
Nearly 90% of Ohio students attend public schools, but the state’s funding formula falls short. In Dublin, this leaves families shouldering the burden through frequent levies and rising property taxes. My background in finance and forecasting makes me uniquely qualified to address these challenges. I will work to reduce over-reliance on local taxes and push for state-level reforms that protect classroom funding and long-term sustainability.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Dublin City Schools Board of Education At-large |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 1, 2025
