Dailyinterlake
Four Democrats battle for dominance in Montana's federal primary
Cleveland promotes campaign-finance limits and proposals on affordability, health care and childcare.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · MT-1 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · MT-1 (D)
Russell Cleveland
Russell Cleveland ran in the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary for Montana’s 1st district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · MT-1 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (21.7%)
- Raised
- $458K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $458K
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Russell Cleveland at a glance
NET READER RATING
+16
▲ 11 GOOD LOOK19 VOTES8 BAD LOOK ▼
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NET2026 election: Montana’s 1st District
Russell Cleveland’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $458K
- CASH ON HAND
- $0
- SPENT
- $446K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $442K · 96.6%
- PACs
- $4K · 0.9%
- Party
- $400 · 0.1%
- Self-funding
- $11K · 2.4%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Henley, DonaldDonald Henley · PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN WRITER PRODUCER$8K
Hutcherson, JoshSelf Employed · ACTOR$7K
Zabaleta, MartinRetired · RETIRED$7K
Davis, SwepRetired · RETIRED$4K
Davis, Brenda S.Retired · RETIRED$4K
Hanson, Earl W.Retired · RETIRED$4K
Baker, BrendaNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$4K
Atkins, David C.Retired · RETIRED$4K
Macgrath, SusanRetired · RETIRED$4K
Keith, RobertBeartooth Group · BUSINESS$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$324K
Administrative$19K
Advertising$17K
Refunds$10K
Materials$4K
Coverage
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Democratic Candidates Talk Affordability, Healthcare, Childcare At First Congressional District Debate
Cleveland tied his candidacy to pediatric cancer research funding and his family’s experience.
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Highlights from Tuesday's Democratic primary candidate debate in Butte
Cleveland proposed a limit on executive-to-worker pay and a ban on corporate ownership of homes.
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Democrats Running for Western Congressional Seat Draw Distinctions Between Their Campaigns in First Flathead Meeting
Cleveland discussed his campaign’s opposition to outside money and offered proposals on inequality and public services.
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'It's not about party for me': Dem rancher Russell Cleveland rejects identity politics, PAC money, celebrity endorsements
Cleveland outlines his campaign priorities as he seeks the Democratic nomination to challenge Ryan Zinke.
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No story about Cleveland reads as a bad look yet.
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Four Democrats battle for dominance in Montana's federal primary
Cleveland promotes campaign-finance limits and proposals on affordability, health care and childcare.
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