Steve Vick
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. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cheryl Ann |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Montana State University (BS) |
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.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Born 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
[edit | edit source]Vick'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 | edit source]| 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
[edit | edit source]On 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
[edit | edit source]Vick is a member of:
- Vice-Chairman Resources and Environment[14]
- Local Government and Taxation
- Transportation
- Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, previously
Memberships
[edit | edit source]- National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
- Idaho Farm Bureau
- Toastmasters.[1]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Vick's wife is Cheryl Ann. They have four children.[4]
References
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External links
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