

Rick Holdcroft
Non-Partisan | Nebraska
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rick Holdcroft
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
Member of the Legislature, Dist. 36
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, BSEE, 1976
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, MS Comp Sci, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, CAPTAIN, 28
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary International, Member/Chapter Past President, Air Force Association
Member/Past President at Chapter & State Level, Navy League, Vice President
Knights of Columbus, Financial Secretary/Past Grand Knight, Nebraska Alumni Association (NAA)
Member, Nebraska Alumni Assocition ROTC & Military Affiliate, Member/Past President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Nebraska Legislature District 3, 2020
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (11)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Nebraska Right to Life
Pete Ricketts
Dave Heineman
John Arch
OTHER (2)
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Mike Hilgers
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Governor Pete Ricketts
Lt Governor Mike Foley
Congressman Don Bacon
Past Governor Dave Heineman
Gretna Mayor Mike Evans
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
Raymond Aguilar (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Party affiliation- Republican
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There are no conditions under which an abortion should be allowed.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The Nebraska Tax code is decades old and requires a review from the top down.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe we need a review of the administrative function of government to gain efficiencies.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Fully fund Homeland Security. Fully fund intelligence agencies to defeat threats against the United States.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The United States is already the largest admitter of legal immigrants in the world. We should continue to welcome immigrants who desire to live the American Dream, to contribute to their communities, to support our nation and become part of the Great American Melting Pot.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
The funds should follow the child.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Roman Catholic. I believe in the 10 commandments and the Judeo-Christian values upon which this country was founded.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe we need a law to required government approved voter ID in order to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism exists in our society today. I believe we have made great strides in equal treatment and opportunity for all races but we must continue to work to ensure all men and women have the opportunity to live the American Dream.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To govern to provide our citizens with the best opportunity for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I believe limited government is better government. I believe government should encourage capitalism to drive a competitive, fair and robust business environment.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I am a strong fiscal and social conservative Christian.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My website is the best source for this information.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I served my country for 28 years in the US Navy as a Commissioned Officer serving on five ships and commanding a destroyer. I have held positions in the Navy of high responsibility and authority. I have also worked many years as an Aerospace Executive managing offices across the nation. I am a strong conservation Christian who is pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment and pro-law enforcement. I am for school choice and for voter-ID. If elected, I hope to bring legislation to protect our unborn and to protect our constitution rights. As a former military member and now veteran, I will work to protect the rights and benefits for those would are serving or have served. I served my country for decades and now I am ready to serve the Great State of Nebraska in the Unicameral.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There should be no infringement on a citizen's right to bear arms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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