Steve Vick (born May 23, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 2nd district.[1][2][3] He was previously a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 1995 to 2002.
Steve Vick | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate | |
| In office December 1, 2010 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Jorgenson |
| Succeeded by | Phil Hart (redistricting) |
| Constituency | 3rd district (2010–2012) 2nd district (2012–2022) |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office January 2, 1995 – January 2002 | |
| Succeeded by | John Sinrud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1956 Great Falls, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cheryl Ann |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Montana State University (BS) |
Early life and education
editBorn in Great Falls, Montana, Vick attended Power High School in Power, Montana.[4] In 1979, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Montana State University.[4]
Career
editVick's is a businessman in home construction and the remodeling business. Vick was also an engineer, farmer, and a real estate appraiser.[4] In 1995, Vick's political career began as a member of Montana State House of representatives. Vick served four consecutive terms in the Montana House of Representatives until 2002.[1][2][4]
Elections
edit| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Primary[5] | Steve Vick | 3,132 | 59.5% | Mike Jorgenson (incumbent) | 2,132 | 40.5% |
| 2010 General[6] | Steve Vick | 12,309 | 100% |
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary[7] | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 3,487 | 61.8% | Mike Jorgenson | 2,159 | 38.2% |
| 2012 General[8] | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 14,871 | 69.0% | Shirley McFaddan | 6,688 | 31.0% |
| 2014 Primary[9] | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 4,173 | 100% | |||
| 2014 General[10] | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 11,646 | 100% | |||
| 2016 Primary[11] | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 4,267 | 100% | |||
| 2016 General[12] | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 20,240 | 100% |
Objection to Hindu invocation
editOn March 3, 2015, Vick (along with three other Idaho senators) refused to enter the Senate chamber during the daily invocation because the guest chaplain was Hindu. When originally questioned about his objection, Vick said, "They have a caste system. They worship cows."[13]
Committees
editVick is a member of:
- Vice-Chairman Resources and Environment[14]
- Local Government and Taxation
- Transportation
- Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, previously
Memberships
edit- National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
- Idaho Farm Bureau
- Toastmasters.[1]
Personal life
editVick's wife is Cheryl Ann. They have four children.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Home". votevick.com.
- ^ a b "Idaho State Legislature - Senate Membership". Archived from the original on 2016-06-13. Retrieved 2016-06-10.
- ^ "Senate Leadership – Idaho State Legislature". Archived from the original on June 14, 2019. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b c d e "Senator Steve Vick's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 25, 2010 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 2, 2010 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 24, 2010. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 8, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 1, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on September 9, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ^ Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ^ "North Idaho senator objects to Hindu prayer". The Spokesman-Review. 3 March 2015. Archived from the original on March 5, 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ^ idaho.legislature.gov