I’m running to fight for healthcare for all, universal childcare, and to end the dark money corruption that’s hurting Montana families. Donate today to help flip this district and take our state back.

Chip in $10 today and help us keep this campaign Montana first, always.
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Montana first. Always.

If you’re ready to send someone to DC who isn’t owned by anyone, this is how we do it.

No corporate PAC money means this campaign runs on people stepping up. $10 at a time. Neighbors backing neighbors.

That’s why nothing changes. Healthcare, childcare, housing, cost of living. The system is working for the people funding it.

If we want something different, we have to send different people to DC. People who aren’t owned by anyone.

That’s what this campaign is about.

I’m not bought. And I’m not backing down.

Dark money is still buying the people calling the shots. Corporate PACs, special interests, billionaires. They fund campaigns and expect something in return, and too often, they get it.

I’m not taking corporate PAC money because this campaign belongs to the people of Montana, not outside interests.

If you’ve got a minute, give it a read. This is how we build something real - together, one conversation at a time.

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I’ve always believed trust isn’t something you ask for, it’s something you earn by showing up and doing the work. Alli Brooks put that into words in her letter to the Missoulian, and I’m grateful for her words and support.

Because power shouldn’t sit with the wealthiest. It should be with you.

That’s the kind of leadership I believe in. Showing up and doing the work.

I’ve done that, and I’m doing that.

I’d appreciate your vote so we can make real, meaningful change.

I’m not running to play it safe.

I’m running to speak up and fight for you, without being beholden to special interests or corporations.

We need leaders willing to call it like it is. To call out injustice and corruption. To say no to corporate money.

Q&A: Russ Cleveland, Democratic western district U.S. House candidate MTPR is airing interviews with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Victoria Traxler speaks with Russ Cleveland, a Democrat running for Montana's western U.S. House seat.

I sat down with Montana Public Radio to talk about what I’ve lived and what I’ll fight for. From a $300,000 medical bill to watching families get priced out of housing, this isn’t theory to me. It’s why I’m running. Read or listen to the interview at rc4mt1.org/MTPR-4-8-26.

This isn’t a handout. It’s one of the smartest investments we can make if we actually want our communities and our economy to work.

I’ve seen firsthand how essential it is to our families and our communities. That’s why I support universal pre-K and childcare.

During COVID, we opened our doors so healthcare workers and first responders could get back to work and take care of people.

That’s what childcare does. It keeps everything moving.

For every dollar we put in, we get back eight to ten in stronger businesses, more people working, and communities that can actually hold together.

I’ve seen it up close running a childcare business...

Some families just can’t afford it. Others don’t have access at all because they live in childcare deserts.

That’s the reality.

The truth is, childcare is what keeps a local economy running. And when we invest in it, it pays off.

A lack of affordable childcare is costing this us about $122B every year in lost wages, productivity, & economic growth.

You can see how it plays out.

Parents can’t find care, so can’t work.
Businesses can’t find workers, so can’t grow.
Small towns feel that first & hardest.

You don’t get to have your finger on the nuclear codes if you can’t show restraint, judgment, and respect for the law.

That’s not politics. That’s basic responsibility.

We have the 25th Amendment for moments exactly like this.

What we’re seeing right now is dangerous.

When a President is talking about ending civilizations, escalating conflict without authorization from Congress, and using language like this around war… that’s not normal. And we cannot treat it like it is.

Here's where I stand on data centers. I’m not against development. I’m against moving forward when we don’t have answers on energy, water, & community impact. Montanans deserve a say upfront & it should be built by Montana Union workers. If we can’t do it right, we don’t do it.

We can flip this seat, but we need your help. Go to www.russellcleveland.org and click on “Join The Movement” today!

Right here in Montana, that money could be helping families stay afloat, helping seniors afford care, making sure kids have what they need.

Instead, it’s going to illegal wars.
I’m not okay with that.
That’s why I’m running.
And I’ll fight for you every single day.

Trump just told us we can’t afford child care or health care.
That’s not true. That’s a choice.

Because at the same time, we’re spending tens of billions on war.

Sign up now to join our grassroots movement: rc4mt1.org/volunteer

If you believe our government should answer to the people who live here, not corporate PACs and billionaires, there’s a place for you in this campaign.

We can end the corruption, cut the waste, and make Montana work for Montanans again.

But we need your help to do it. ⬇️

No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power…

Find a rally near you at nokings.org. Let’s show up.

I’ll be in marching with my fellow Montanans this Saturday for the No Kings Rally.

If you care about where this country is headed, show up. Peaceful protest is how we make our voices heard and take our democracy back.

This moment matters. For our future. For our kids. For the next generation.

Chip in $20 to help us meet our fundraising goal by March 31st so we can win this June 2nd primary. Let’s take this fight to Washington.