Governor of Tennessee
Robert C. Vick
CandidateIndependent
- Race
- Governor of Tennessee
- Election
- 2026-11-03
- Opponents
- Marsha Blackburn (R); Jerri Green (D); David Hatley (Independent); Lauren Pinkston (Independent); Misam Abidi (Independent); Dean Brewer (Independent); Ray Brown (Independent); Wendell Jackson (Independent); Charles Van Morgan (Independent); Eddie Lee Murphy (Independent); Victor L. Scoggin (Independent); Dave Seeman (Independent); Karl Knox Smithson (Independent); L. Webb Taylor (Independent)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did1 statement · 0 votes
Vouchers drain money from the local schools that serve as the heartbeat of these communities.
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotGovernor
2026-11-03
| Marsha Blackburn R | challenger |
| Jerri Green D | challenger |
| David Hatley Independent | challenger |
| Lauren Pinkston Independent | challenger |
| Misam Abidi Independent | challenger |
| Dean Brewer Independent | challenger |
| Ray Brown Independent | challenger |
| Wendell Jackson Independent | challenger |
| Charles Van Morgan Independent | challenger |
| Eddie Lee Murphy Independent | challenger |
| Victor L. Scoggin Independent | challenger |
| Dave Seeman Independent | challenger |
| Karl Knox Smithson Independent | challenger |
| L. Webb Taylor Independent | challenger |
| Robert C. Vick Independent | challenger |
Independent; qualified by petition.
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Vouchers drain money from the local schools that serve as the heartbeat of these communities.
His campaign site says he is concerned about universal school vouchers and would take a 'public first' approach, while respecting parents' right to choose private or home schooling.[3]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
In their own words
Priorities
- 'Rural Readiness': aligning high school curricula with local industry needs, expanding rural healthcare access and addressing the root causes of the opioid crisis.[4]
- Applying debt-free budgeting principles to state government and prioritizing core functions such as education, infrastructure and safety.[4]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
“I support those that wish to start a new life in America, but like my mom, everyone needs to come and document it as our legal system requires.”[3]
On his campaign website's issues page
- Expand public health coverage
“Protecting At-Risk Facilities: Moving beyond temporary grants to create sustainable, long-term funding models that keep rural ERs and maternity wards open.”[3]
On his campaign website's issues page
- Increase police funding and staffing
“Support Law Enforcement: Providing our officers with the training and resources they need”[3]
On his campaign website's issues page
Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.
Profile: /people/robert-c-vick
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election · Wikipedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 2.Election 2026: Early voting for Tennessee's November 3 general election is underway · WSMV · 2026-10-14 News report
- 3.On the Issues · Dr. Robert C. Vick for Governor campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
- 4.Jefferson County resident announces run for governor · The Greeneville Sun · 2026-10-19 News report