Robert C. Vick

Robert Vick is an independent candidate running for Governor of Tennessee in the 2026 election [1]. He declared his candidacy for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, joining a crowded field of contenders [1]. The primary election for this office is set for August 6, 2026 [4]. Vick is identified as the 10th independent candidate in the race to replace Governor Bill Lee, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election [18].

Vick is a resident of White Pine and Jefferson County, Tennessee [18]. Professionally, he has spent 40 years in public education [18]. At the time of his announcement, he served as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Cocke County High School [18]. He holds the title of "Dr." Vick, indicating advanced academic credentials, though specific degrees are not detailed in the provided sources [18].

Vick’s campaign platform includes opposition to Governor Bill Lee’s "Education Freedom Scholarships" as they are currently designed [18]. His official campaign website is listed as https://www.drvick4tn.com/ [18]. As of the available data, Vick has not completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey for the 2026 election [1]. Campaign finance information for Vick was not yet available from OpenSecrets at the time of source publication [1].

Sources

• [1] Robert Vick (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia
• [2] Robert Vick - Ballotpedia
• [3] Robert Vick (Texas)
• [4] Tennessee state executive official elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [9] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
• [11] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [12] iVoterGuide - Robert Vick iVoterGuide Profile
• [16] Robert Vick, Tennessee (48 matches): Phone Number, Email, Address - Spokeo
• [18] Cocke County Educator Announces Run for Governor – 92.3 WNPC
• [20] Robert Vick Found - Phone Numbers, Addresses & Possible Relatives | US Search

Public filings

Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.

Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Vick”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Vick”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Vick”and, if needed, select the applicable position.

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