Candidate for Montana House of Representatives - District 33 in 2026 Montana Primary Election.
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Get StartedThe 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. Learn more
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. Learn more
Each generation must protect Montana from over-industrial development in the areas of towering electrical wind turbines and giant fields of solar panels. Our Big Sky Country is not a place to put wind towers over 600 feet tall or the size of the Seattle Space Needle. These large towers and solar panels are made of poisonous toxic chemicals that are called “forever chemicals”. When the fiberglass blades start to deteriorate, they shed shards, flakes, and strands of glass that forever destroy and contaminate the land and water. Solar Panels deteriorate and leach heavy metals into the soil. I will not stand by and let our countryside be covered by massive wind towers and acres of solar panels. I will never forget that we live in the “Last Best Place”. Learn more
He will defend our right to keep arms. Ric strongly believes that our second amendment is our ticket to keeping our freedom. Learn more
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. Learn more
Every new program, expansion, or regulation carries a cost that eventually shows up in tax bills pulled out of the mailbox. Ric is committed to making real, lasting tax relief that requires spending discipline. When spending is controlled, taxes can be reduced and kept lower, under a lighter tax burden for all to enjoy. Learn more
Ric Holden wants to lower spending so that the Montana state legislature can reduce the taxes that Montana has to pay to the government. High taxes exist because spending is too high. Taxes don’t cause state government growth: government growth causes higher taxes. Every dollar spent by the state of Montana comes from one of three sources: Taxes paid today, federal payments and grants, or state trust funds. Learn more
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