Democrat Sam Forstag's Montana House race shifts to toss-up
The gist
Former smokejumper Sam Forstag is running as a Democrat for Montana's 1st Congressional District against Republican Aaron Flint.
Three non-partisan raters now call the race a toss-up, and Forstag has out-raised Flint.
How it unfolded
- Mar 10, 2026Forstag speaks during a debate in Butte as a Democratic candidate for Montana's western district U.S. House seat.
- Jun 3, 2026CBS News projects Forstag won the Democratic primary in Montana's 1st Congressional District; he will face Republican primary winner Aaron Flint in the general election.
- Oct 5, 2026Forstag speaks at a rally geared toward former and current firefighters at the Great Burn Brewery in Missoula.