Ric Holden and I both graduated from Absarokee High School in 1980, so I have known him for many years. He has a business degree from Montana State University-Bozeman, where he served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Ric and his wife Jan have been married for 41 years. A dedicated rancher from Montana, Ric purchased their ranch on the banks of the Yellowstone River between Terry and Glendive in 1990 and has been raising cattle for 33 years.

In his political career, Ric served as a member of the Montana Senate and received A grades from the Montana Stockgrowers, Montana Farm Bureau, and Montana Woolgrowers Association. Ric is committed to supporting and improving the lives of Montana families.

Ric is intelligent, compassionate, and committed to Montana. He understands that a strong and healthy agricultural sector is critical to a robust Montana economy that benefits everyone. He is dependable, willing to tackle any issue, and put in the hours needed to serve as a Congressman.

I have tremendous respect and admiration for Ric's intelligence and commitment to Montana's farming families and the state as a whole. Montana is fortunate to have a candidate of his caliber and commitment who brings fresh perspectives to the national stage.

Join me on June 4th in electing Ric Holden as Montana's second U.S. Congressman.