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Russell Cleveland

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Russell Cleveland

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MT-01 Democratic nominee?

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JUN 9, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Navy veteran

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationMontana

BackgroundU.S. Navy veteran

Notable personal detailsRussell Tyler Cleveland is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Montana’s 1st Congressional District. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and has described himself as a rancher, small business owner, coach, and father. Cleveland has also worked in education and nonprofit leadership roles and has campaigned on health care affordability and political reform themes.

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fec.gov russellcleveland.org montanafreepress.org ballotready.org en.wikipedia.org indivisiblemissoula.org beyondtheballot.org montanademocrats.org octagonai.co montanarightnow.com madisoncountymt.gov russellcountykansas.com co.routt.co.us ravdems.com bozemanresists.com citizenportal.ai healthlegacycleveland.org russellhealth.com ktvq.com mainemorningstar.com washingtonpost.com reason.com bustle.com instagram.com bozemandailychronicle.com flatheadbeacon.com ktvh.com dailyinterlake.com huffpost.com nytimes.com ballotpedia.org bluevoterguide.org facebook.com disclosures-clerk.house.gov westerncaucus.house.gov zinke.house.gov ziplook.house.gov nga.org history.house.gov husted.senate.gov govinfo.gov congress.gov appropriations.house.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports closing tax loopholes and curbing corporate influence, increasing protections and benefits for working families (higher minimum wage, stronger unions, caps on property taxes for primary residences), opposing cuts to Social Security/Medicare/Medicaid, and measures that shift tax burden away from low-income households while targeting wealth and corporate concentration.

Healthcare

Supports Medicare for All and describes healthcare as a human right; advocates capping prescription drug prices, restoring/reversing Medicaid and Medicare cuts, expanding rural access (telemedicine, mobile units, reopen clinics), and strengthening the VA.

Immigration & Border

Supports a humane immigration system with clear, efficient pathways to citizenship, policies that keep families together, protect human rights, and strengthen communities.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports protecting reproductive rights and safeguarding access to reproductive care as part of defending personal freedoms and healthcare as a human right. Advocates protecting reproductive rights in his campaign platform.

Climate & Energy

Supports investment in renewable and clean energy, protection of public lands and wilderness, and policies to curb climate change while promoting sustainable local industries and diversified energy development.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Russell Cleveland is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 Senate races, where Democrats are facing a difficult path to winning seats in Republican-leaning states. Recent reporting also points to Montana as a key battleground after Sen. Steve Daines announced his retirement, which is reshaping the race there. Overall, the news around Cleveland is tied to the broader Senate contest and the strategic challenges both parties are facing.

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Articles

MMMissoula Missoulian4 months ago