Russell Cleveland

Partnership Advisor in Saint Regis, MT

Russell Cleveland is a candidate for United States Representative District 1 in Congressional District 1, Montana — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Ryan Busse, Ray Curtis, Aaron Flint, Sam Forstag, Christi Jacobsen, Al 'Doc' Olszewski, Matt Rains, Nick Sheedy.

Russell Cleveland is a candidate for United States Representative for Montana’s 1st Congressional District. His campaign is driven by the personal tragedy of losing his daughter to leukemia, which ignited his commitment to reforming the American healthcare system and ensuring no family suffers due to a rigged system. Running as an "Independent Democrat" with "Democratic Values," he advocates for Medicare for All, civil rights, and government reform, including banning corporate money in elections and term limits. He is committed to putting people, not corporations, at the forefront, funding his campaign entirely through individual contributions. Cleveland's background includes service in the U.S. Forest Service and experience in leadership roles in the private sector. He also supports an AI moratorium and the Second Amendment.