Gary Vician: 2026 candidate for 14th Congressional District

Bio

Party: Republican

Office sought: 14th Congressional District

City: Somonauk

Age: 72

Occupation: Retired teacher

Previous offices held: Supervisor, Naperville Township; Trustee, Naperville Township; and Trustee, Addison Township

Q&A

What is your top issue and how do you propose to address it?

Taxes, cost of living, government overreach and intrusion. Term limits for elected and bureaucrats, fiscal responsibility, reducing government scope and size, accountability.

Do you support the unilateral foreign policy course President Trump has taken with such actions as the bombing of Iran, assaults on Venezuelan ships and the seizure of the Venezuelan president?

All actions must be taken to protect Americans and American interests. Terrorism and drug infestation are both harming and killing Americans. We must use our power to protect and defend Americans.

The executive branch has expanded its powers in recent years on foreign policy, economic tariffs, executive orders and more. Are you satisfied with the direction these activities are moving? If so, why? If not, what needs to be done differently?

President George Washington established tariffs to allow American to flourish. We need to return to good paying middle class jobs for all Americans.

What should U.S. border policy be? If elected, what would you do to make it happen?

My wife, grandparents and many of my relatives and friends are legal immigrants. Legal immigration should be the enforced law.

We need to develop a plan for those who were encouraged to break immigration laws and come here. Politicians and some businesses promoted illegal immigration which hurt many people keeping them at the edges of society.

People need to want to be part of the American culture, freedom loving, supporting our Constitution and laws.

What should be the government’s role in assuring health care for Americans? What should be done regarding the ACA to better perform this function?

ACA is a corrupt disaster designed to destroy our great American healthcare system. Let individuals have more choice. Medical vouchers, more funds directed to doctors and nurses.

What is your vision for a solution to conflicts involving Israel and the Palestinians? What should the United States be doing to advance this position?

Promote peace. Eliminate terrorism. Help develop tourism and industry for the Palestinians.