Steve Held is a fourth-generation Montanan, veteran, rancher, and advocate for working families who’s spent a lifetime standing up for rural communities. From the Tongue River Valley to the state Capitol, Steve has made it his mission to protect Montana’s land, people, and promise.

Raised on his family ranch in Powder River County, Steve learned early the values of hard work, fairness, and community. He’s carried those lessons with him through decades of leadership in agriculture, youth development, education, and civic service — always putting people first.

Steve founded Last Best Voice to ensure everyday Montanans have a say in shaping the future of this state. With deep roots and bold ideas, he’s fighting to preserve the Montana we love while building a more just, sustainable future for the next generation.