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Russell Tyler Cleveland

Democrat U.S. House · District 1 Montana Open Seat
Primary  Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Russell Tyler Cleveland
Russell Tyler Cleveland is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 1 in Montana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CLEVELAND FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SAINT REGIS, MT, with RUSSELL CLEVELAND listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $458K raised, $446K spent, and $0 in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $442K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Ryan Zinke.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$458K
Cash on hand$0
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 1
RZ
Ryan Zinke (incumbent)
Republican
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AF
Aaron Flint
Republican · $2.9M raised
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RB
Ryan Busse
Democrat · $790K raised
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Russell Tyler Cleveland VIEWING
Democrat · $458K raised
SK
Samuel Kelley Forstag
Democrat
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CJ
Christi Jacobsen
Republican
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AO
Albert Olszewski
Republican
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MR
Matthew Rains
Democrat
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8 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Montana › Russell Tyler Cleveland
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Russell Tyler Cleveland

Democrat · Open seat
Running for: U.S. House, Montana 1st district
$458K
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Biography

Russell Tyler Cleveland is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 1 in Montana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CLEVELAND FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SAINT REGIS, MT, with RUSSELL CLEVELAND listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $458K raised, $446K spent, and $0 in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $442K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Ryan Zinke.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

FEC filing

FEC IDH6MT01103
OfficeU.S. House, Montana 1st district
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Montana District 01

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Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (7)

RZ
Ryan Zinke
IncumbentR
AF
Aaron Flint
R$2.9M raised
RB
Ryan Busse
D$790K raised
SK
Samuel Kelley Forstag
D
CJ
Christi Jacobsen
R
AO
Albert Olszewski
R
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