Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: John Gregory Vincent Race: U.S. House — SC-07 Party: Democratic Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/john-gregory-vincent-democratic?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-u-s-house-sc-07?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-u-s-house-sc-07 Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=John+Gregory+Vincent+%E2%80%94+U.S.+House+%E2%80%94+SC-07#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:41:09.071Z Summary John Gregory Vincent candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 68 Source-backed claims: 68 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: high Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — oppose (high confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John Gregory Vincent's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Restoring Accountability and Common Sense to Washington - I'll fight against wasteful spending while protecting vit 2. Cost of living / housing — support (high confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John Gregory Vincent's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? I would recommend "Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which chronicles Lincoln's decision to include political opponents 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (high confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John Gregory Vincent's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? "Financial transparency and government accountability are fundamental pillars of a functioning democracy and central to my campaign's message of 'Common Sense over Chaos.' Thro 4. Jobs and economy — support (high confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John Gregory Vincent's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: What legacy would you like to leave? I want to be remembered as someone who brought common sense back to Congress - a Representative who put practical solutions above partisan politics. I hope to leave a legacy of improved services for veterans, stronger 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Education: We must also expand our nation’s appreciation to those who serve our communities in significant ways, like first-responders and teachers. 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Public safety: Is Hegseth Guilty of War Crimes: This Thanksgiving, Let's Restore the Spirit That Built America The Hidden Crisis of Seasonal Employment 7. Immigration — support (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: John Gregory Vincent's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 8. Civil liberties and privacy — mixed (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: John Vincent for Congress (“we,” “our,” or “the Campaign”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using our website VincentForCongress.com . Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Election integrity John Gregory Vincent's thepolitibase.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Who represents you? Enter your ZIP code — we’ll show your senators, your House rep, and everyone on your 2026 ballot. Quote: “Who represents you? Enter your ZIP code — we’ll show your senators, your House rep, and everyone on your 2026 ballot.” Source: John Gregory Vincent | 2026 SC House Candidate | ThePolitibase — https://thepolitibase.com/candidate/vincent-john-gregory/ 2. Jobs and economy John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: According to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S.-based employers have announced more than 1.17 million job cuts so far this year— the highest level of layoffs since the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 [ Layoffs so far in 2025 highest... Quote: “According to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S.-based employers have announced more than 1.17 million job cuts so far this year— the highest level of layoffs since the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 [ Layoffs so far in 2025 highest...” Source: 1.17 MILLION AMERICAN JOBS LOST IN 2025 — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/117-million-american-jobs-lost-in-2025 3. Infrastructure John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: For example, Washington’s new mini-WARN Act, effective July 27, 2025, lowers notice thresholds and removes the single-site limitation, offering broader protections to workers [ Washington's Mini-WARN Act Goe... Quote: “For example, Washington’s new mini-WARN Act, effective July 27, 2025, lowers notice thresholds and removes the single-site limitation, offering broader protections to workers [ Washington's Mini-WARN Act Goe...” Source: 1.17 MILLION AMERICAN JOBS LOST IN 2025 — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/117-million-american-jobs-lost-in-2025 4. Public safety John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Public safety: As one terrified protester recounted, "The woman pointed the gun right at us!" Fortunately, Myrtle Beach Police officers witnessed the incident and arrested the woman immediately. Quote: “As one terrified protester recounted, "The woman pointed the gun right at us!" Fortunately, Myrtle Beach Police officers witnessed the incident and arrested the woman immediately.” Source: Gun at No Kings Protest in Myrtle Beach — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/gun-at-no-kings-protest 5. Healthcare John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: This is a guy who voted to cut medicaid by a trillion dollars, SNAP by $187 billion dollars. Quote: “This is a guy who voted to cut medicaid by a trillion dollars, SNAP by $187 billion dollars.” Source: Russell Fry Votes against Community Healthcare... Again — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/russell-fry-votes-against-community-healthcare-again 6. Infrastructure John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: For example, Washington’s new mini-WARN Act, effective July 27, 2025, lowers notice thresholds and removes the single-site limitation, offering broader protections to workers [ Washington's Mini-WARN Act Goe... Quote: “For example, Washington’s new mini-WARN Act, effective July 27, 2025, lowers notice thresholds and removes the single-site limitation, offering broader protections to workers [ Washington's Mini-WARN Act Goe...” Source: 1.17 MILLION AMERICAN JOBS LOST IN 2025 — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/117-million-american-jobs-lost-in-2025 7. Government transparency John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: Require members to hold quarterly in person town halls, completely open to the public, to increase accountability to constituents Quote: “Require members to hold quarterly in person town halls, completely open to the public, to increase accountability to constituents” Source: Fight Government Chaos — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/fight-to-end-government-dysfunction 8. Democracy and elections John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Democracy and elections: End partisan gerrymandering by mandating independent redistricting commissions: Ban congressional stock trading except through blind trusts Quote: “End partisan gerrymandering by mandating independent redistricting commissions: Ban congressional stock trading except through blind trusts” Source: Fight Government Chaos — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/fight-to-end-government-dysfunction 9. Cost of living John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Address the current ambiguity in what constitutes an oath of office violation: Establish procedural mechanisms for determining when an individual has engaged in conduct disqualifying them from office Strengthen protections for whistleblowers Authorize an independent governmental watchdog c Quote: “Address the current ambiguity in what constitutes an oath of office violation: Establish procedural mechanisms for determining when an individual has engaged in conduct disqualifying them from office Strengthen protections for whistleblowers Authorize an independent governmental watchdog commission to investigate alleged violations of the oath of office, with the power to make binding recommendations for disciplinary action Please mail checks to: John Vincent for Congress P.O. Box 31043, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 To contact us, email info@VincentForCongress.com John Vincent is a former member of the United States Navy. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by any branch of U.S. government.” Source: Fight Government Chaos — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/fight-to-end-government-dysfunction 10. Taxes and spending John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: ✅ Expand employer tax credits to incentivize wage increases and worker retraining during transitions. Quote: “✅ Expand employer tax credits to incentivize wage increases and worker retraining during transitions.” Source: 1.17 MILLION AMERICAN JOBS LOST IN 2025 — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/117-million-american-jobs-lost-in-2025 Source-backed claims 1. Election integrity — supports John Gregory Vincent's thepolitibase.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Who represents you? Enter your ZIP code — we’ll show your senators, your House rep, and everyone on your 2026 ballot. Quote: “Who represents you? Enter your ZIP code — we’ll show your senators, your House rep, and everyone on your 2026 ballot.” Source: John Gregory Vincent | 2026 SC House Candidate | ThePolitibase — https://thepolitibase.com/candidate/vincent-john-gregory/ 2. Jobs and economy — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: According to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S.-based employers have announced more than 1.17 million job cuts so far this year— the highest level of layoffs since the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 [ Layoffs so far in 2025 highest... Quote: “According to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S.-based employers have announced more than 1.17 million job cuts so far this year— the highest level of layoffs since the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 [ Layoffs so far in 2025 highest...” Source: 1.17 MILLION AMERICAN JOBS LOST IN 2025 — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/117-million-american-jobs-lost-in-2025 3. Infrastructure — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: For example, Washington’s new mini-WARN Act, effective July 27, 2025, lowers notice thresholds and removes the single-site limitation, offering broader protections to workers [ Washington's Mini-WARN Act Goe... Quote: “For example, Washington’s new mini-WARN Act, effective July 27, 2025, lowers notice thresholds and removes the single-site limitation, offering broader protections to workers [ Washington's Mini-WARN Act Goe...” Source: 1.17 MILLION AMERICAN JOBS LOST IN 2025 — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/117-million-american-jobs-lost-in-2025 4. Civil liberties and privacy — opposes John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: It includes defending constitutional rights, promoting civil discourse, and explicitly rejecting violence and threats against constituents—even those who disagree politically. Quote: “It includes defending constitutional rights, promoting civil discourse, and explicitly rejecting violence and threats against constituents—even those who disagree politically.” Source: Gun at No Kings Protest in Myrtle Beach — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/gun-at-no-kings-protest 5. Public safety — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Public safety: As one terrified protester recounted, "The woman pointed the gun right at us!" Fortunately, Myrtle Beach Police officers witnessed the incident and arrested the woman immediately. Quote: “As one terrified protester recounted, "The woman pointed the gun right at us!" Fortunately, Myrtle Beach Police officers witnessed the incident and arrested the woman immediately.” Source: Gun at No Kings Protest in Myrtle Beach — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/gun-at-no-kings-protest 6. Healthcare — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: This is a guy who voted to cut medicaid by a trillion dollars, SNAP by $187 billion dollars. Quote: “This is a guy who voted to cut medicaid by a trillion dollars, SNAP by $187 billion dollars.” Source: Russell Fry Votes against Community Healthcare... Again — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/news/russell-fry-votes-against-community-healthcare-again 7. Government transparency — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: Require members to hold quarterly in person town halls, completely open to the public, to increase accountability to constituents Quote: “Require members to hold quarterly in person town halls, completely open to the public, to increase accountability to constituents” Source: Fight Government Chaos — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/fight-to-end-government-dysfunction 8. Democracy and elections — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Democracy and elections: End partisan gerrymandering by mandating independent redistricting commissions: Ban congressional stock trading except through blind trusts Quote: “End partisan gerrymandering by mandating independent redistricting commissions: Ban congressional stock trading except through blind trusts” Source: Fight Government Chaos — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/fight-to-end-government-dysfunction 9. Cost of living — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Address the current ambiguity in what constitutes an oath of office violation: Establish procedural mechanisms for determining when an individual has engaged in conduct disqualifying them from office Strengthen protections for whistleblowers Authorize an independent governmental watchdog c Quote: “Address the current ambiguity in what constitutes an oath of office violation: Establish procedural mechanisms for determining when an individual has engaged in conduct disqualifying them from office Strengthen protections for whistleblowers Authorize an independent governmental watchdog commission to investigate alleged violations of the oath of office, with the power to make binding recommendations for disciplinary action Please mail checks to: John Vincent for Congress P.O. Box 31043, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 To contact us, email info@VincentForCongress.com John Vincent is a former member of the United States Navy. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by any branch of U.S. government.” Source: Fight Government Chaos — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/fight-to-end-government-dysfunction 10. Education — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Education: Implement Student Loan Relief for Obsolete Degrees Quote: “Implement Student Loan Relief for Obsolete Degrees” Source: Champion for Working Families — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/issue-1 11. Civil liberties and privacy — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Civil Liberties — Protect all, including Minorities and the LGBTQ+ Community Quote: “Civil Liberties — Protect all, including Minorities and the LGBTQ+ Community” Source: Champion for Working Families — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/issue-1 12. Taxes and spending — supports John Gregory Vincent has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Restore the top tax rate of 37% for the wealthy Quote: “Restore the top tax rate of 37% for the wealthy” Source: Champion for Working Families — https://www.vincentforcongress.com/issues/issue-1 Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.