Matt Rains

Democratic Party

Rancher

Simms, MT

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What is Matt Rains running for?

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Most recent race: United States Representative District 1
Party: Democratic Party
Location: Simms, MT
Current role: Rancher

How much has Matt Rains raised?

Matt Rains's campaign has reported raising $272,569 and spending $238,593 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised: $272,569
Total spent: $238,593
Campaign committee: MATT RAINS FOR MONTANA

Matt Rains, a U.S. Army veteran and fourth-generation Montana rancher, is a Democratic candidate for Montana's 1st Congressional District in 2026. He served as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot in South Korea and Iraq. Rains emphasizes his experience as a rancher and former Chief of Staff for the Montana Farmers Union, where he helped establish a USDA-certified meat-packing co-op. Campaigning as a non-career politician, he aims to fight for Montana's way of life and address the affordability crisis. His priorities include lowering food, housing, and property costs, supporting veterans, protecting public lands, and expanding rural infrastructure and healthcare access. He advocates for country-of-origin labeling and right-to-repair for farmers.

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Support for Matt Rains · 9/15/2026

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