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Ric Holden
Republican Party
Candidate, Montana House of Representatives District 33
Elections and appointments
Last election
June 4, 2024
Next election
June 2, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Montana State University-Bozeman
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Rancher
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Ric Holden (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 33. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]

Biography

Ric Holden earned a bachelor's degree in business management with double minors in business finance and business marketing from Montana State University in Bozeman. His career experience includes working as a rancher and a state senator.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Tristan Veverka (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33 on June 2, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Brandon Ler (R) and Ric Holden (R) are running in the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33 on June 2, 2026.

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Ric Holden

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2024

See also: Montana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Montana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)

Montana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Montana District 2

Troy Downing defeated John B. Driscoll, Reilly Neill, and John Metzger in the general election for U.S. House Montana District 2 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Troy Downing (R)
 
65.7
 
181,832
Image of John B. Driscoll
John B. Driscoll (D)
 
33.9
 
93,713
Image of Reilly Neill
Reilly Neill (D) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.4
 
1,058
Image of John Metzger
John Metzger (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
40
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
9

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 276,652
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana District 2

John B. Driscoll defeated Steve Held, Ming Cabrera, and Kevin Hamm in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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John B. Driscoll
 
33.3
 
13,420
Image of Steve Held
Steve Held
 
26.4
 
10,649
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Ming Cabrera Candidate Connection
 
20.9
 
8,408
Image of Kevin Hamm
Kevin Hamm
 
19.4
 
7,813

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 40,290
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Montana District 2

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Montana District 2 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Troy Downing
 
36.1
 
36,269
Image of Denny Rehberg
Denny Rehberg
 
17.1
 
17,182
Image of Stacy Zinn
Stacy Zinn
 
13.5
 
13,581
Image of Elsie Arntzen
Elsie Arntzen
 
9.4
 
9,468
Image of Kenneth Bogner
Kenneth Bogner
 
9.0
 
9,026
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Ric Holden
 
7.1
 
7,108
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Joel G. Krautter
 
3.4
 
3,432
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Kyle Austin
 
3.2
 
3,177
Image of Edward Walker
Edward Walker
 
1.2
 
1,168

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Total votes: 100,411
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign website

Holden’s campaign website stated the following:

“

ON THE ISSUES

Agriculture:
Agriculture is Montana’s number one industry. Ric and Jan started their family farm and ranch operation from the ground up. Ric is actively involved in agriculture and understands what it takes to make an operation successful. As a state senator, Ric has fought for agriculture in Helena. Receiving “A” ratings from Farm Organizations on his legislative report card for years, Ric has served as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. The Holden’s raise sheep, cattle, corn, alfalfa and small grain crops. Ric firmly believes that in Montana, a healthy agri-business means a healthy Montana economy, and that helps everyone.

Secure Our Border:
It is time to shut down our borders to illegal immigration. Statutes have been ignored as illegal immigrants have flowed freely into our country. This is placing a burden on the American taxpayer and is taking away opportunities for the youth of this country. Ric supports building a wall where possible, immediately deporting criminals and putting an end to harmful sanctuary city polices that hurt both city residents and country people traveling into these cities.

Economy- Inflation- Energy Development:
Taxes are high and the inflation rate can better be defined as the “misery index”. As inflation goes up the price of everything skyrockets to the stars. The first thing we need to do as a nation is become energy independent once again and stop buying expensive oil from overseas. Eastern Montana can lead the way in energy development and job creation. As a country we need to use our natural resources responsibly, like oil, coal, and natural gas. Ric wants to be sure our dedicated labor force can find good paying jobs here in Montana. Ric received an “A” rating from the Montana Chamber of Commerce on his business legislative report card.

Defending The Right To Bear Arms And Montana’s Recreational Background:

Ric has always been a member of the National Rifle Association going clear back to his days as a competitive shooter in high school. He will defend our right to keep arms. Ric strongly believes that our second amendment is our ticket to keeping our freedom.
As Montanans we enjoy the freedom to hunt, fish and have access to public lands for enjoyment. The Holden ranch has been part of the Montana Block Management program since 1991. Ric & Jan have always allowed public hunting and fishing on their Yellowstone River-bottom land.[2]

”
—Ric Holden’s campaign website (2024)[3]

Campaign finance summary

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Ric Holden campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024U.S. House Montana District 2Lost primary$51,721 $50,654
Grand total$51,721 $50,654
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Holden for Montana, "ABOUT," accessed September 8, 2024
    2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    3. ↑ Holden for Montana, “ISSUES,” accessed September 8, 2024


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