there is a new leader ready to represent the people of
Montana
together we can
Russell Cleveland, historically an Independent voter now running on the 2026 Democratic ticket in MT-01, believes that we must work together to put party division aside and come back to the table to solve critical issues. Russ aims to shut down political extremes and focus back on community and the core issues impacting Montanans to make politics work for the people again, instead of solely for special interest groups, the wealthiest populations or corporations.
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The SON OF STEVENSVILLE
Russell T. Cleveland, oldest son to Gayla and Russell A. Cleveland, was raised on a small farm in Stevensville, MT, alongside his four siblings. Russ now owns a ranch in Saint Regis, MT, where he lives with his wife, Dr. Kate Cleveland, and their six children. Learn more about Russ's upbringing, unique professional experience, and life story — all of which forged his values-based leadership style and desire to represent Montana. Russ understands the delicate balance in Montana between agriculture, the outdoors, economy and the core issues impacting Montanans and their families.
the man in black
Maybe you are a moderate Republican, unhappy with our current representation? Or maybe you are more of a mugwump, an Independent, or a Democrat hoping to see policies that better align with your views? Whichever the case, many of us here in Western Montana consider ourselves pretty moderate, as does candidate Russell Cleveland. For this reason, Russ refuses to wear a red or blue tie, opting instead for a black tie — representing moderate views lost in modern politics, while also mourning the current state of our country. Explore Russ’s platform.
the family man
As a proud husband and father to seven, nothing is more important to Russell than leaving our next generation a nation the safe, stable and full of opportunity. However, our public lands, economy, civil rights, and global position of leadership have all been compromised by current political extremism that is fueled by propaganda and greed. We have all had enough — so it is time for Montanans to come together and fight back. Support this movement to build a better tomorrow and help keep external influence and special interests out of Montana politics.
"I believe political polarity and extremism have gotten us to this disastrous point as a country. We are better than that as a nation, and certainly as a state, and if elected I intend on doing everything in my power to get us back to the middle... back to the table, eating together as one."
Russell Cleveland, 2025
cleveland is back
Russell Cleveland and his paternal family are relatives of former President Grover Cleveland, the first Democratic President elected post Civil War. President Cleveland was narrowly elected in the 1884 Presidential Election, due to the moral action of a group called the Mugwumps. The Mugwumps were voters who were politically more conservative, but who fled the Republican party after repeated corruption and turmoil and its "turn a blind eye" backing of opposing candidate James Blaine. The Mugwumps jumped ship in 1884, instead voting moderately democratic and thereby putting Cleveland in the White House for his first term. Oddly enough, Cleveland was the first President to serve two non-consecutive terms , with Donald Trump now being the second. Fast forward 140 years, and the nation is back on the brink of economic collapse, plagued with political corruption on both sides of the isle. Candidate Russell Cleveland is running to bring the focus back on community. He believes we can do better, starting right here in Montana. Let's band together, as Montanans, and change the narrative for what politics and should look like!