title: Steve Vick
text: # Steve Vick
  
  Steve Vick (born May 23, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 2nd district. He was previously a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 1995 to 2002.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Born in Great Falls, Montana, Vick attended Power High School in Power, Montana. In 1979, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Montana State University.
  
  ## Career
  
  Vick's is a businessman in home construction and the remodeling business. Vick was also an engineer, farmer, and a real estate appraiser. 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.
  
  ### Elections
  
  District 3 Senate - Part of Kootenai County :
  
  | Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 2010 Primary | Steve Vick | 3,132 | 59.5% | Mike Jorgenson (incumbent) | 2,132 | 40.5% |
  | 2010 General | Steve Vick | 12,309 | 100% | | | |
  
  District 2 Senate - Part of Kootenai County :
  
  | Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 2012 Primary | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 3,487 | 61.8% | Mike Jorgenson | 2,159 | 38.2% |
  | 2012 General | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 14,871 | 69.0% | Shirley McFaddan | 6,688 | 31.0% |
  | 2014 Primary | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 4,173 | 100% | | | |
  | 2014 General | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 11,646 | 100% | | | |
  | 2016 Primary | Steve Vick (incumbent) | 4,267 | 100% | | | |
  | 2016 General | 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."
  
  ### Committees
  
  Vick is a member of:
  
  * Vice-Chairman Resources and Environment
  * Local Government and Taxation
  * Transportation
  * Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, previously
  
  ## Memberships
  
  * National Rifle Association (NRA)
  * Idaho Farm Bureau
  * Toastmasters.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Vick's wife is Cheryl Ann. They have four children.
  
  