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Democrat
Russell Cleveland

Overview

Current roleRancher

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationMontana

BackgroundRancher

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Notable personal detailsRussell Tyler Cleveland is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Montana’s 1st Congressional District (MT-01) in the 2026 cycle. He is a Montana rancher, business owner, coach, and U.S. Navy veteran. His campaign emphasizes reducing the influence of money in politics and prioritizing affordability and health care issues for Montana families.

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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.

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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 updatedMay 26, 2026

Russell Cleveland appears to be in the news as a candidate tied to the 2026 Senate landscape, but the summaries do not give any direct update about his own campaign. The coverage instead focuses on broader Democratic challenges, Republican strategy, and the impact of Sen. Steve Daines’ retirement in Montana. Overall, the picture is that the race environment is shifting, but Cleveland’s specific role is unclear from the available reports.

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Polls

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Russell Cleveland
R. Cleveland
Date (Start - End)SpreadShare
Tulchin ResearchApr 1, 2026
20.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$418.5K
$313.8K
$209.2K
$104.6K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$418.5K
$54.6K
$363.9K
$21.4K

Source: FEC

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