Holtorf appeared during the weekly livestock auction at Brush Livestock Exchange during the noon hour Thursday to announce his candidacy for Congress from Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.

Source: https://www.journal-advocate.com/2023/11/09/state-rep-richard-holtorf-announces-candidacy-for-congress-from-3rd-district/

Holtorf hinted that Boebert is unqualified to represent eastern Colorado because she knows little or nothing about the area.

Source: https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2023/12/28/reaction-to-boeberts-u-s-house-campaign-switch-is-swift-and-hostile/

"I do sympathize with my farmers," said Holtorf, but added, "I don't think it's the role of government to be forcing the sale of their intellectual property."

Source: https://www.kunc.org/news/2023-02-13/11-states-consider-right-to-repair-for-farming-equipment

“I do sympathize with my farmers,” said Holtorf, but he added, “I don’t think it’s the role of government to be forcing the sale of their intellectual property.”

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/business-news/2023/02/11-states-consider-right-to-repair-for-farming-equipment/

Presently, Holtorf serves as the Colorado House District 63 representative, serving on the House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources and Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services committees.

Source: https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2023/12/14/holtorf-signs-congressional-term-limits-pledge/