I’m grateful for the folks across Montana who are stepping up and speaking out. Thank you to Christopher J. Morigeau of Missoula for taking the time to write this letter and share why he’s supporting our campaign. It means a lot to me and my family.

When my daughter Melia was sick, one of her medications cost $10,000 per month. Even with insurance, we had to fight denial after denial just to get the care she needed. This is what families are up against.

Healthcare should never depend on your job, your zip code, or your bank account. It should never come down to luck. And it should never put families in debt just for staying alive.

Zinke talks a lot about leadership, but his voting record tells a different story. From opposing extensions of ACA premium subsidies to supporting Medicaid cuts & resisting cost-lowering reforms, his votes have helped keep healthcare expensive & out of reach for Montana families.

After over 32,000 miles driven all across Western Montana, one thing is clear: our healthcare system is broken, and families are being forced to make impossible choices just to get by. I know that because I’ve had to navigate it myself.

Montana doesn’t need another politician who talks at people. It needs leaders who listen. I’m a Montanan, a dad, a coach, a veteran, and a small business owner, and I want to hear directly from you. Join me in Butte on Sat, Jan 17 for an honest conversation over a cold one.

Small business owners want to do right by their employees. But skyrocketing healthcare costs make it harder every year to offer coverage, grow, or even stay open.

Friday was spent on the road with stops in St. Regis, Butte, Ennis & Bozeman. We had great conversations in Butte & at Tap Talk at Burnt Tree Brewing, & recorded ButteCast with Bill Foley. Everywhere we went, we met people who were ready for change & ready to be heard.

When it came time to stand up for Montanans, Ryan Zinke failed again. 17 Republicans crossed party lines to do what was right. Ryan Zinke voted no, again. Montana families deserve a representative who will put people over politics. That's why I’m running. It’s time for change.

Childcare is the backbone of affordability. When it breaks, families break with it. The Trump administration just froze $10 BILLION in federal childcare funding over so-called fraud claims. That should make every parent furious.

Families aren’t struggling because they’re careless. They’re struggling because housing costs keep rising, groceries cost more every month, and then one medical bill can knock everything over.

Traveling around our district and meeting people is what I love. This time in Stevensville. Join me for coffee and a relaxed conversation. It’s a chance to get to know me, share what’s on your mind, and be part of the kind of listening that actually moves us forward.

Russ will join the Missoula County Democrats Central Committee meeting following Jeff Mangan’s overview of the Transparent Election Initiative. Different efforts, same goal: transparency, accountability, and getting money out of politics. Come listen and learn.

No Speeches. No pressure. Just honest conversation. I'm Russ Cleveland & I'll be bartending in Ennis on Jan. 9th & want to hear from YOU! I'm a Montanan, dad, coach, small business owner, & veteran running for US House MT-01. Join me & let's about the issues that matter to YOU.

I want to thank Colton for his endorsement and for being part of a generation that’s asking hard questions and demanding a better future. I’m proud to have his support. It’s time for change.

No family should ever be forced to choose between saving their child & surviving financially. We lived that reality when our family was crushed by medical costs during our daughter Madison’s fight with leukemia.

This campaign exists because families like mine were pushed to the breaking point by a healthcare system that puts profits first. Real change doesn’t come from corporate donors or backroom deals. It comes from people stepping up, knocking doors, making calls, & standing together.

Getting corporate & dark money out of politics only works if we support candidates who refuse to take it. That’s the kind of campaign we’re running. If you believe in people-powered democracy, chip in whatever you can today: rc4mt1.org/peoplepowered It’s time for change.

Go Cats. Montana is with you! Let’s do this! 🟦🟨 I’ll be at Press Box at 6:00 tonight in Missoula to watch the game if you’re around, stop by, say hello, and cheer along with us.

So glad I got to spend time with the Lake Co. Dems at their New Year’s celebration. Lots of good conversation, thoughtful questions, & genuine engagement from people who care deeply about their community & our future. These are the moments that come from showing up & listening.

Thankful for the support from Montanans all across our district. It's time for a change, and this is how we do it!

Grateful to John Dunwoody for taking the time to speak up and share why this race matters in his letter to the editor in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. I'm running for Congress to lower healthcare costs, make life more affordable, and be a representative who actually shows up for Montana families.

Here’s a clear choice. About 77,000 Montanans buy health insurance through the ACA & nearly 90% rely on subsidies to afford it. Ryan Zinke’s vote against extending ACA subsidies means tens of thousands of families in our state will face skyrocketing premiums or lose coverage.

Whitefish, you showed up and that’s how change starts. Spending a couple hours behind the bar at Montana Tap House, thanks to Ed Docter, for Tap Talk With Russ led to honest, wide-ranging conversations about what’s on people’s minds and what they want to see change.

Yesterday I attended the Putting Patients First Town Hall in Kalispell, hosted by UAPD and supported by SEIU and Northern Rockies Labor Council, where neighbors across the Flathead Valley share their real experiences with healthcare at Logan Health.

This campaign isn’t about talking at people. It’s about listening. Everywhere I go, I hear the same things: families are stretched thin, healthcare costs too much, and people feel like Washington stopped paying attention. That's why I’m running & who I’ll fight for in Congress.

Montana getting $233 million in federal funding to strengthen rural healthcare is a win for our communities. Keeping our clinics and hospitals open is vital. But if families and small businesses can’t afford health insurance, access on paper doesn’t mean access in real life.

Montana families deserve a representative who knows what’s at stake. Russell Cleveland isn’t talking about healthcare as a talking point. He lived it. After losing his daughter Madison to leukemia, he’s fighting to make sure no family is ever denied care because of cost.

This is what politics looks like at the kitchen table in Montana. Families are not asking for miracles. They just want to be able to afford groceries, pay their rent or mortgage, and see a doctor without going broke.

This photo is why I ran for Congress. Not because I love politics, but because the status quo is hurting families all across Montana, including mine.

I’m not running for Congress for power or status. I’m running because too many families in Montana are falling behind while politicians in Washington keep protecting the same powerful interests.

Fresh powder. Full hearts. Six years ago today, our world changed with Madison’s leukemia diagnosis. Today, Kate and I unplugged, held our kids close, and just got to be mom and dad… laughing, skiing, breathing in the moment together.

From ours to yours, Merry Christmas 💚

Montana deserves better than Zinke’s failures. Help us unseat him in 2026. Chip in $5 at the link in bio. #MT01 #ClevelandForCongress

Doug Cuffe (Flathead County): “Russell stands with Montanans, not corporations like Zinke. He cares about healthcare, childcare, and housing.” #MT01

I’m Russ Cleveland. I’m a dad, coach, veteran, and Montanan who believes leadership starts with listening. Over the past eight months, I’ve been on the road across our district hearing directly from Montanans about what’s working, what isn’t, and what they want for the future.

33,000+ miles. 255 days on the road. 165 days to go. Visit RussellCleveland.org and scroll to the event calendar to get notified when we’re near you.

Introducing our first episode of Front Porch Fridays. In Dillon, Russ heard firsthand how medical debt still drives bankruptcy for Montana families. See full video @ClevelandforMontana on Youtube.

Zinke’s inaction is projected to spike MT premiums 80%+ (up to 200%). I will fight for Medicare-for-All so no family chooses care vs bills. russellcleveland.org/ZinkeMedicalDebt #MT01 #MedicalDebt

Grateful for this letter from a Bozeman voter. If you want to see what people are noticing about this campaign, give it a quick read: russellcleveland.org/LTEBozemanVoter Montana Strong. Not Bought. Not Backing Down. #MT01 #MTPol #Bozeman #Cleveland4Congress

Zinke called it the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The numbers tell a different story. Montana power prices projected up 52% $240 more per year by 2035 Nearly 60 utilities already pushing rate hikes That’s not beautiful. That’s a rate hike in disguise, and Montana families pay the price. #MTPol #russformt

Spent the day in Sanders County. The Noxon Bridge is past its lifespan, and it’s the only way in/out of town. I walked it myself: failing deck, deteriorating concrete. This replacement can’t wait.

‎Zinke voted for a bill that slashes health care. Now Montana families are staring down the consequences: tens of thousands could lose coverage, billions cut from Medicaid, and rural hospitals pushed closer to closure. That’s not “beautiful.” That’s dangerous. ‎#MTPol #MT01 #MTCD1 #BuiltNotBought

Montanans don’t need speeches about how “everything is fine.” We feel it every time we check out at the store. Prices are up, families are stretched thin, and the folks who caused it pretend their votes don’t matter. Montana deserves better. #NotBought #NotBackingDown #MTPol

Montanans don’t need speeches about how “everything is fine.” We feel it every time we check out at the store. Prices are up, families are stretched thin, and the folks who caused it pretend their votes don’t matter. Montana deserves better. #NotBought #NotBackingDown #MTPol

Dillon → Ennis → Bozeman. Three Montana communities, one message: folks want a rep who listens. This campaign is built on the road, in real conversations, with real Montanans. Montana Strong. Not Bought. Not Backing Down. #MTPol #MTCD1 #Russ4MT

Honored to be endorsed by MT Sen. Susan Webber (SD8), Blackfeet Nation. I’ll work alongside Tribal leaders to strengthen Tribal–federal relations and ensure Tribal voices are heard in Congress. #russ4mt01 #MT01 #Montana #BlackfeetNation #MTpol

Sanders! Bring your questions, your ideas, and your stories. I’ll be there to listen and to share what I’m fighting for in Congress. Hope to see you there. #mtpol #russ4house #russ4mt_01

Tonight I’m holding SPC Sarah Beckstrom’s family in my heart. She was just 20 years old and volunteered to work Thanksgiving so others could be with their families. We owe it to her and all who serve not to put them in unlawful domestic roles. Full statement below.

This week means different things to different people in Montana. I’m grateful for the workers, students and teachers, small businesses, neighbors, and the land that Indigenous nations have stewarded since long before Montana. Wherever you are this week, I’m thankful for you. - Russ