Gary Vician
Gary Vician (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois' 14th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.[source]
Vician completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Gary Vician earned a high school diploma from York High School, a bachelor's degree in education from Northern Illinois University in 1976, a master's degree in education from Northern Illinois University in 1978, and a doctorate in education from Loyola University of Chicago in 1994. His career experience includes working as an educator and administrator, as well as a camp counselor, landscaper, janitor, factory worker, painter, roofer, handyman, salesman, and in real estate. Vician has also served as an Addison Township trustee, Naperville Township trustee, and Naperville Township supervisor. He has been affiliated with the Naperville Noon Lions Club.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Illinois' 14th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14
Incumbent Lauren Underwood is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14 on March 17, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Roman Valenciano (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14
James Marter, Gary Vician, and Krystal Dorey are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Illinois District 14 on March 17, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jed Davis (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Gary Vician completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vician's responses.
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- I have experience and have demonstrated how to have open and transparent government, cut wasteful spending, reduce the size of government, lower costs, and cut taxes. I provide more services at less cost. Created a veterans programs, expanded programs for children, families, seniors, along with addition assistance for disabled and those with mental health needs. Developed intergovernmental cooperation to promote efficiency.
- Return to our Constitutional Principles and Bill of Rights. Protect our liberties. Limited government that protects and defends our citizens. Promoting free enterprise, good jobs and safe streets. End the federal government’s control over health care and education. Let individuals have control over their lives and children. Support individual independence through vouchers.
- Promote and expand American energy. Educate the public on the success and benefits of our free enterprise system and the pitfall and failures of socialism.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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