Meet Charles Walking Child: A true Montanan for the US Senate
Discover Charles Walking Child, the lifelong Montanan, proud Native son, and unwavering advocate for everyday Montanans. Learn about his journey from adversity to leadership, his dedication to faith and freedom, and his vision for a stronger Montana. It's time for real representation.
A Montanan through and through
Charles Walking Child is the right person to represent Montana in the U.S. Senate because he's a lifelong Montanan—a proud Native son (Anishinaabe with Blackfeet heritage) raised in hardship on Hill 57 near Great Falls, turning tough beginnings into unbreakable resilience and deep Christian faith. He's not a polished politician; he's a genuine outsider answering a higher call to restore constitutional principles, revive America's soul, and deliver real results for Montana with faith, freedom, and putting our state ahead of special interests.
From hardship to unwavering dedication
Overcoming extreme hardship in Hill 57: Born and raised in the impoverished Native community of Hill 57 near Great Falls—living in a railroad boxcar and on a mattress on the floor as a child—Charles turned personal adversity into resilience. Growing up amid poverty and survival challenges forged his unbreakable spirit, empathy for struggling Montanans (especially veterans, small farmers, ranchers, and working families), and commitment to breaking dependency cycles rather than perpetuating them. This roots his "poor man's Republican" approach in real-life understanding of Montana's rural and tribal hardships.
A leader for clean, safe communities
Building a successful small business while serving his community: As owner of an environmental contracting company (Rising Lightning Environmental Contractors LLC) specializing in asbestos, lead, mold, and methamphetamine remediation, Charles has demonstrated practical leadership and dedication to clean, safe Montana communities. This experience showcases his ability to tackle complex problems and deliver tangible results, all while understanding the economic realities faced by small businesses and Montanan families.
Championing Montana's future: Faith, family, freedom
As a self-described "poor man's Republican" and small business owner, Charles fights fiercely against corporate control, Washington insiders, and out-of-state money, putting everyday Montanans—veterans, small farmers, ranchers, and working families—first with common-sense solutions on energy independence, veteran support, faith in public life, and breaking dependency traps.
Empowering Montanan agriculture and faith in our schools
Charles's core goals include creating a friendlier environment for small ranchers and farmers by introducing legislation that restores individual rights and ownership, allowing them to produce and sell locally without excessive interference. He also passionately advocates to restore prayer in schools and faith in public life, bringing voluntary prayer, moments of silence, or meditation back into public schools to reclaim moral foundations and rebuild character in young people. These priorities reflect his "poor man's Republican" vision: practical, faith-driven solutions for all Montanans.