Former Smoke Jumper Wins Democratic House Primary in Montana
Sam Forstag, a former smoke jumper, won the Democratic primary for Montana's U.S. House seat. He will face Republican nominee Aaron Flint, who has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, in the November general election. The race is being watched as a test of whether progressive candidates can outperform moderates in traditionally Republican districts.
- ▪Sam Forstag, a former smoke jumper, secured the Democratic nomination for Montana's House race on June 3, 2026.
- ▪Republican candidate Aaron Flint, backed by Donald Trump, will challenge Forstag in the November general election.
- ▪Political analysts view the contest as a test of a theory that left‑leaning candidates can do better than moderates in Republican‑leaning districts.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }TakeawaysPlatner Wins Maine PrimaryResults in Key RacesCalifornia RacesHow Results WorkAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTFormer Smoke Jumper Wins Democratic House Primary in MontanaSam Forstag’s candidacy will test a liberal theory that left-leaning politicians running in Republican strongholds can do better in general elections than moderates have done historically.Listen · 2:14 min Share full articleSam Forstag will next face the Republican nominee, Aaron Flint, who is backed by President Trump.
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