Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund

04/30/2026

Here’s part three of our nonpartisan Voter Guide series for Montana’s 1st Congressional District. 🏔️🗳️

We asked the candidates: "In your view, what is the single greatest threat to the 'Montana Way of Life' over the next decade, and how does your platform specifically address it?"

Every candidate has a different perspective on the challenges facing our state. We’re providing these unedited responses so you can hear their priorities firsthand before you head to the polls.

Click the link below to see the full 2026 Digital Voter Guide.

https://mtvotersedfund.org/digital-voter-guide

(To ensure fairness, every candidate running in a primary in this district was invited to participate.)

04/29/2026

Part two of our nonpartisan Voter Guide for Montana’s 1st Congressional District is here. ⚡️🦌

We asked the candidates: "What role should the federal government play in transitioning Montana toward a more diverse energy economy? How will you balance the need for renewable energy development with the protection of wildlife corridors and local habitats?"

As energy demands and conservation needs evolve, the next Representative for MT-01 will face critical decisions on how to power our state while protecting our natural heritage.

Click the link below to see the full 2026 Digital Voter Guide.

https://mtvotersedfund.org/digital-voter-guide

(To ensure fairness, every candidate running in a primary in this district was invited to participate.)

04/28/2026

Here’s part one of our nonpartisan Voter Guide series for Montana’s 1st Congressional District. 🏔️

We asked the candidates: "What is your position on recent federal budget and staffing changes affecting public lands? What specific legislative actions would you support regarding funding and management for these resources?"

Public lands are a cornerstone of Montana’s economy and our way of life. We believe voters deserve to hear directly from candidates about their plans for stewardship and federal resource management.

Click the link below to see the full 2026 Digital Voter Guide.

https://mtvotersedfund.org/digital-voter-guide

(To ensure fairness, every candidate running in a primary in this district was invited to participate.)

04/27/2026

Getting ready for the June 2 Primary? We’re making it easier than ever to hear directly from the people who want to represent you.

The MCV Education Fund has created a digital voter guide for Montana’s First Congressional District. Starting tomorrow, we’ll be sharing a series of videos featuring candidates from. We asked the tough questions on public policy, and they provided the answers.

What to Expect:

-Direct Responses: See individual candidate answers to specific questions.
-Fair Comparison: We’ve grouped responses by topic and will rotate the order for every video.
-Nonpartisan Insight: As a non-partisan organization, we invited every candidate in the race to participate.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the candidate forum in Bozeman on April 7! Your engagement is what keeps our democracy strong.

Stay tuned over the coming days to watch and listen.

Click the link below to learn more.

https://mtvotersedfund.org/digital-voter-guide

04/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night in Bozeman or tuned in online for our MT-1 Congressional Candidate Forum! 🌲 It was great evening of dialogue and exploration of different policy perspectives on the future of Montana’s natural resources.

Thank you to the candidates for attending and giving the community the opportunity to hear directly from you. And thank you to our moderator, Bozeman-based reporter Victoria Eavis for keeping the evening rolling.

Missed the live event? You can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel to hear the candidates' views for yourself at the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/live/oXn78takid8?si=blakLhU5PC6i26z9

04/08/2026

We're live now from the Willson Auditorium in Bozeman. Tune in to the MT-1 Congressional Candidate Forum!

This is a chance to hear directly from the people running to represent western Montana in Congress — where they stand, what they plan to do, and how they’ll ...

04/07/2026

Don’t forget! The MCVEF MT-1 Congressional Candidate Forum is tonight!

Come join us at the Willson Auditorium (404 West Main Street) in Bozeman. And if you can’t make it in person, don’t worry, we’re streaming the whole thing on YouTube (link below).

We’ve extended invitations to the field of candidates seeking to represent Montana’s Western District, and confirmed participants for the evening are: Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, Sam Forstag, and Matt Rains.

Don’t miss out on a chance to hear directly from candidates on issues like natural resources, outdoor spaces, and civic engagement.

https://www.youtube.com/

04/04/2026

Don’t forget! 🗓️ Our MT-1 Congressional Candidate Forum is happening this Tuesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. Whether you're joining us at the Willson Auditorium in Bozeman or tuning in from across the district, we want you to have a front-row seat to the conversation. We’ll be streaming the entire event live on our YouTube channel so you can hear directly from the candidates on the issues that matter most to our communities and natural resources.

📍 Where: Willson Auditorium OR streaming live on our YouTube channel (linked in below) ⏰ When: Tuesday, April 7 | 6:00 p.m.

All filed candidates have been invited to participate in this nonpartisan educational event. See you there!

https://www.youtube.com/