Robert C. Vick
Independent | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
East TN State University, Johnson City, Doctorate, 2004-
WORK & MILITARY
Cocke Co High School, Athletic Director/ Assistant Principal, 2022-2026
Parrottsville Elementary K-8, Principal, 2011-2022
Maury Middle School 6-8, Teacher, 2009-2011
Jefferson Elemenatry K-5, Principal, 2002-2009
Dandridge Elementary K-5, Principal, 2000-2002
Jefferson Elementary K-5, Assistant Principal, 1996-2000
Morristown West High School, Teacher/Coach, 1986-1996
AFFILIATIONS
First Methodist Church- White Pine, TN, Member, 2006-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Donald Trump (2024)
Save America (2023)
Make America Great Again Again (2020)
Republican National Committee (2020)
WinRed (2020)
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OTHER INFORMATION
Robert Vick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I'm a chirstian that believes life begins at conception. As a father and grandfather I would hope if my female family members have an unexpected pregancy that they would choose to give birth. But I understand not all females have help nor become preganent under their own choosing such as incest or rape. I believe the woman should have a right up to a cut off time to make a decision on their pregancy. That decision should be between the female, her doctors, and most imporantly GOD.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
See above. I believe the choice is between the female, doctors, and our GOD.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Neutral
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Neutral
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe in Capitalism and Free Markets. I definitely believe there should be a mutual agreed upon minimun wage, but I beileive the law of "Supply and Demand" should factor in with wages.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Departments justify all funds spent. 2. Audit departments 3. Transparent bidding process 4.Empower state employess to identity waste.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I'm a Chirstian, my faith in Jesus Chirst should be my guide daily. The great command requires me to love my neighbor as myself. I believe as governor, I should NEVER try to push my faith upon others through my position. I believe all Tennesseans have the right to worship as they wish.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
I think it depends on the type of business you have established. If you run a market at a business intersection, I don't think you should pick and chose who comes into your business as long as the customer acts in a legal manner. But if its a business such as a wedding venue, if they don't feel comfortalbe due to religious beliefs, host a certain type of wedding. I think they should be able to say, sorry I can't host that event.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
I'm not in a position that I can excess that type of imformation. But I can say, growing up in East Tennessee for 66 years, I've never woke up at nigh worrying about China.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, as a Chirstian I believe all that is written in the Bible. The Bible cleary tells how Israel is God's chosen people and nations that favor Israel will find favor with God. That doesn't mean I agree with everything Israel does.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
I don't agree with sanctary cities, but I do beleve EVERYONE should be offered DUE PROCESS.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Disagree
In my 40 years in public education, I felt there was good recieved from the Dept of Ed, but I do believe the day to day operations of a school system should be decisions from state and local levels.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
I don't have enough examples or information to make that choice. I need more information.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
The Supreme Court has upheld parents rights.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I do believe the Bible says a marriage is between a man and women. BUT it's not up to me to judge if a women and women or man and man wish to unite. But I can't refer to that union as a marriage but can use the word union.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
The lottery is here in Tennessee, in my opinion, that is a tax on the poor. In my opinioin, it's up to the people in Tennessee if gambling is expanded.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Chirstian, thus I believe that Jesus Christ, son of God< came to this world as a human. He was crucified, dead for 3 days, and rose from the dead. Those that believe in Him shall recieve eternal life in heaven while non beleivers will spend eternity in hell where there will be nashing of teeth with pain and suffer. Not a pretty picture.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
NO, I support showing an ID to vote. But I support mail in ballots if that person has ID themselves in some way.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
I'll say "neutral" until I hear what actions you mean my reparations? 100% I believe people of different colors have been treated and still treated wrongly. God created us ALL as equal. I think our goverment should be sorry for the mistreatment and we should definitely study and talk about those facts. We can let that history repeat itself.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Agree
Bilogical males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports. Co-ed sports, yes!
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Agree
Absolutely, we should be taking better care of our enviroment.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I live in East Tennessee, surrounded by many lakes and dams. TVA supplies the power to our region. So I believe water is a great source. We also have nuclear energy in TN. I trust those facilites as well.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
I'm running as a Chirstian Indepedent. My faith is used to guide be and will never be used as weapon against others nor to divide us.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Make sure our commmunities are as safe as possilbe. For those that break laws, provide them with a due process, making it as swift as possible.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely, whoa to those that mistreat children, you have a teribble judgement!
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
Sharia law governs religious beliefs and personal ethics. While our US government is based on US Constitution and is govened by three branches, legistaive, executive, and judical. I believe some of the Bible and Sharia law overlap, but we should definite stay the course for our goverment. The bases was set 250 years ago and should stay the same.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe in the right to bear arms, but I honestly don't understand why a citizen needs a AK-47. I believe there should be restriction in that type of arsenal.
