Ric Holden

Republican | Montana

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ric Holden


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Ric Holden websites FacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

Montana State University- Bozeman, Bozeman, MBA, 1984

WORK & MILITARY

US Air Force- Reserved Officer Training Corps, Technical sargent, 2 1/2

AFFILIATIONS

Zion Lutheran Church- Glendive Montana, Board Chairman, Glendive Fire Department

Fireman, Many Farm organizations

Irrigation District board member, Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Montana State Senator, 8 years

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Matt Rosendale (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Article highlighting Ric Holden's background and priorities.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Never generally

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

The federal government has a interest in the right to liberty and life of its citizens This means protecting the babies not born..


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means that the government does not infringe on the church and the practices of church goers.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Option C

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

They are the only democracy in their region. They represent a long time ally in a region that is hostile towards America.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

The lack of soldier pay . Lack of housing for military families. The constant demoralization from the democrat party. Makes young people less likely to volunteer.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Only when it is clearly scientifically shown that the vaccination is helpful. Not in cases where politics of a party dictate who and when a person needs a vaccine.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Option C


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

I support the responsible development of our natural resources which in turn will drive our economy into growth and higher wages.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


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?

Only people that have correctly filed the legal paperwork to become Americans and others that have married American citizens. For a while we need to shut off immigration until we can figure out how to fix our present system.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral

I want to see the money given to the US Department to be sent out to the local schools faster and to allow the local boards to determine how best to spend the money.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None. guns do not kill people. People kill people.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Disagree


ABOUT YOU

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 conservative rancher in Dawson County. We are all brought up in a conservative manner by our foks, just to survive the trials ranching.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Provide for our general defense from hostile intruders. provide some basic infrastructure projects that help society overall, Like the Hover Dam.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

Never.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Never.


VALUES

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

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a life long practicing Christian. Generally I believe that we should do unto others as you would want done onto ourselves.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Hydro power can supply our needs even more than it does now.

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