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Democrats Eye Montana Seat with Firefighter Forstag's Candidacy

1/6/2026

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Democrats target Montana's 1st Congressional District to flip the House in 2026, announcing Sam Forstag, a wildland firefighter and union leader.
Forstag aims to win back working-class voters and youth in a traditionally Republican state.
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) has criticized Forstag's ties to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his reelection bid amid Medicaid fraud scrutiny, saying he will focus on state issues.

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Democrats target Montana's 1st Congressional District to flip the House in 2026, announcing Sam Forstag, a wildland firefighter and union leader.
Forstag aims to win back working-class voters and youth in a traditionally Republican state.
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) has criticized Forstag's ties to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his reelection bid amid Medicaid fraud scrutiny, saying he will focus on state issues.