The Auburn Citizen Editorial Board says, "Holden…is a highly accomplished retired lieutenant colonel who has taken time to explain his reasoned positions on the key issues that matter to voters. Holden wouldn't be unequivocally loyal to any president or speaker, and he wouldn't go out of his way to demonize people who disagree with his votes. What he would do is attempt to represent all of his constituents, regardless of their party, to the best of his ability and work hard to make the most informed decisions he can on their behalf."