Background
Rick Holdcroft was born in San Diego, California, and lives in Nebraska. Holdcroft graduated from Key West High School in 1972. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 to 2005 as a surface warfare officer. Holdcroft earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976 and a graduate degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1982. His career experience includes working as a naval officer with U.S. Navy and as an aerospace executive. Hodcroft volunteered as a member of the Holdcroft Knights of Columbus, the Bellevue Rotary Club, the Nebraska Navy League, and the Air Force Association.[1]
- Graduate:
- Naval Postgraduate School, 1982
- Bachelor's:
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1976
- High school:
- Key West High School, 1972
In their own words
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Retired naval officer with 28 years of service. Father of five. Grandfather of eleven. Beekeeper.
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
Reduce taxes. Nebraskans deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money, not send it to higher taxes. We are reducing state income tax to 3.9% by 2027. We are continuing to find ways to reduce property taxes.Support education. We need to improve our school standards. Set high goals and financially support.Pro-Life. We need to protect the unborn while supporting women through pregnancy and beyond.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Criminal Justice. Agriculture. Law Enforcement.
Rick Holdcroft did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Rick Holdcroft did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
On the 2026 ballot
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