Montana State Senate District 1

Current seat holder: Mike Cuffe (R).

Steve Gunderson

Steve Gunderson (Republican) is a candidate for the Montana State Senate in District 1 (Flathead, Lincoln counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Steve Gunderson served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1978 to 1986. He earned a high school diploma from Libby High School. He is retired.

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“That I was able to continue the service I started in 2017 in the House and amplify that service in the Senate in 2027. I want to return Senate District 1, NW Montana, to the prosperity I enjoyed and lived through as a young man growing up here.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Ronald Reagan on both counts. "I think the best possible social program is a job” is one of my most favorite quotes that continues to resonate with me.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I worked as a ranch/farmhand in the summer. I worked there for 3 summers.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Jonathan Jameson

Jonathan Jameson (Democratic) is a candidate for the Montana State Senate in District 1 (Flathead, Lincoln counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Jonathan Jameson earned a bachelor's degree from Central Washington University in 2010. His career experience includes working as a consultant.

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“After I received my degree, I went straight into the oil field and worked as an onsite geologist. In 17 years of oil field work I have leveraged my skill set to work from home doing remote geosteering. This wasn’t by accident or given to me, I had to make a lot of hard decisions and stand up for myself and my abilities. One thing that propelled me was my goal to be the best at what I do and to care about the work I do.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“After my son was born I moved my family to Lincoln County in 2017 because I always saw this as the best place on earth and I wanted to follow in my grandparents’ footsteps and raise my family here as they did. As my family started assimilating into the community, we started seeing the cracks in the system and we have been doing everything we can to make a positive difference within the community.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I am spiritual and I accept Jesus in my heart; we attend United Methodist Church on Sunday mornings.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)