Ray Curtis
Ray Curtis
MT-01 Republican nominee?
$20.6K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEducator (American government/civics teacher)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMontana
Show moreShow less
BackgroundEducator (American government/civics teacher)
EducationUniversity of Montana — MIS in American Constitutional history and education
Notable personal detailsRay Curtis is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Montana’s 1st Congressional District (western Montana) in the 2026 cycle. He is a retired American government teacher and James Madison Fellow who has taught civics/government for decades, including at the University of Montana and Missoula College. He has also presented civic-education programs with Humanities Montana focused on the U.S. Declaration of Independence and American democracy.
SourcesShowHide
Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports limited government, fiscal discipline, and policies to strengthen the middle class while criticizing a tax system that rewards the wealthiest; emphasizes bringing discipline back to the federal budget.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign materials express general support for protecting the environment and natural resources and mention concern about how young people will inherit the environment, but they do not provide specific climate or energy policies (no explicit targets, support for/against fossil fuel production, or detailed clean-energy proposals are given).
News
Ray Curtis is running for the Republican nomination in Montana’s open 1st Congressional District seat in the 2026 election. He is one of several GOP candidates competing for the seat after Rep. Ryan Zinke decided not to seek another full term. Curtis is also being mentioned in the context of Montana’s public-lands and land-use debate, which is shaping the political backdrop of the race.
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls
- Endorsements
- Fundraising