Steve Vick
American politician from Idaho
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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.
2nd district (2012–2022)
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) |
Early life and education
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
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
| 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
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
Vick is a member of:
- Vice-Chairman Resources and Environment[14]
- Local Government and Taxation
- Transportation
- Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, previously
Memberships
- National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
- Idaho Farm Bureau
- Toastmasters.[1]
Personal life
Vick's wife is Cheryl Ann. They have four children.[4]