Caryn Tyson (born February 15, 1963) is a

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member of the

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, representing the 12th district since 2013. She succeeded Republican Senator Pat Apple, who chose to run in the newly redistricted 37th district, winning that seat. She was previously a member of the

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, representing District 4 from 2011 to 2013. Tyson is a fifth generation Kansan from

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. She earned two Bachelor of Science degrees (Mathematics and Computer Science) from Kansas State University before completing a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the

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. Before her time in the public sphere, she worked in the IT field for over 24 years. Her work included space shuttle support for NASA. Tyson was a Republican candidate for Kansas's 2nd congressional district. In a crowded field, she finished a close second to the eventual general election winner, Steve Watkins.

Kansas Senate

Tyson is a

member of the

, where she has represented the 12th District since 2013. As a member of the Kansas Senate, Tyson served on a number of committees. She served as the Chair of the Assessment and Taxation Committee.

Committee Membership

* Assessment and Taxation (Chair) * Federal and State Affairs * Transportation * Ways and Means * Education * Natural Resources

Electoral history

2018 2nd Congressional District Primary

On August 24, 2017, Tyson formally announced her campaign for Kansas's 2nd congressional district. Tyson was endorsed by the Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansans for Life, the

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, and the Madison Project.

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