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Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Democrat Sam Forstag claims victory over Flint in Western House flip

Headline from Montana Free Press

In an apparently historic victory, Democrat Sam Forstag celebrated a win over Republican challenger Aaron Flint in the highly competitive Western U.S. House District race. Montanans haven’t sent a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives in more than 30 years.

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  1. The Hill

    Forstag flips Montana House seat, beating Trump-backed opponent (opens The Hill)

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    Democrat Sam Forstag is the projected winner of the election for Montana's 1st District, a key flip in his party's push to take control of the House, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Forstag, a former smokejumper and union leader, defeated Republican challenger Aaron Flint, a retired Army lieut…

  2. Montana Free Press

    Democrat Sam Forstag claims victory over Flint in Western House flip (opens Montana Free Press)

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    In an apparently historic victory, Democrat Sam Forstag celebrated a win over Republican challenger Aaron Flint in the highly competitive Western U.S. House District race. Montanans haven’t sent a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives in more than 30 years.

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