Rick Smithers

Rick Smithers served in the U.S. Army. He earned a Ph.D. from Liberty University in 2026. His career experience includes working as a pastor.[1]

Rick Smithers did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteSmithers' campaign website stated the following:Jobs & EconomyBringing real jobs back to Virginia's 7th. Supporting small businesses, reducing regulation on working people, and making sure the folks who build this country can afford to live in it.EducationEvery kid in VA-07 deserves a quality education. Parents deserve a real voice in what their children learn. We need to invest in schools, not bureaucracy.Public SafetyStanding with law enforcement and first responders. Safe communities are built communities. We back the badge and support the people who keep us safe.Faith & FamilyOur families and our faith are the bedrock of this nation. Government should protect religious liberty and support families, not undermine them.Lower TaxesWorking families are stretched thin enough. We need to cut wasteful spending in Washington and let people keep more of what they earn.InfrastructureAs a builder, I know what crumbling foundations look like. Virginia's roads, bridges, and broadband need real investment — not empty promises.Government AccountabilityWashington has forgotten who they work for. We need term limits, spending transparency, and leaders who answer to voters, not lobbyists.Veterans & ServiceOur veterans kept their promise to this country. It's time the country keeps its promise to them — with real healthcare, housing, and opportunity.Land & AgricultureVirginia's farms and land are our heritage. We need to protect family farms, support rural communities, and keep Virginia's natural beauty for future generations.— Rick Smithers' campaign website (July 9, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.