Ric Holden (born August 31, 1961) is an American politician from the state of Montana.[1] A member of the Republican Party, he represented the 1st district in the Montana Senate from 1995 to 2003. He succeeded Betty Bruski-Maus.[2][3]

Ric Holden
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 1st district
In office
January 2, 1995 – January 6, 2003
Preceded byBetty Bruski-Maus
Succeeded byKeith Bales
Personal details
Born (1961-08-31) August 31, 1961 (age 63)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJan
Children3
Alma materMontana State University (BA)

Career

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Holden was elected to the Montana Senate in 1994 and re-elected in 1998. He did not seek re-election in 2002 as he was term limited. After leaving office, he returned to working as a rancher.[4]

Holden has announced that he will run for U.S. House in the 2nd congressional district in the 2024 election if incumbent Republican Matt Rosendale runs for the United States Senate.[4]

Personal life

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Holden lives in Glendive.[5]

References

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  1. ^ https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/6769/ric-holden
  2. ^ https://www.newspapers.com/image/410683651/
  3. ^ https://www.newspapers.com/image/243532487/
  4. ^ a b Murray, David (September 25, 2023). "Holden joins growing field in run to represent eastern House District". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Holden, Michael". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 21, 2023.