BackgroundInstructor

EducationMaster's, George Mason University, Creative Writing (1988)

Notable personal detailsTania Nyman is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked as an instructor at Louisiana State University (1999–2010) and has been active as a community advocate focused on public schools, redistricting, local libraries, and taxation issues. She previously ran for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council (District 12) and for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (District 7).