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Smokejumper and labor union leader; 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. House (MT-01)
Sam Forstag is a Missoula-based wildland firefighter (smokejumper) and labor union leader who won the 2026 Democratic primary for Montana's open 1st Congressional District, defeating Ryan Busse. A former University of Montana student body president, he campaigns on working-class affordability issues such as housing, childcare, and healthcare. His campaign was endorsed by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and former Gov. Steve Bullock. [Sam Forstag wins Democratic primary in Montana's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects ↗]
FEC receipts · 2026 cycle
$1,382,873 raised
Where the $1,382,873 raised came from · FEC · 2026 cycle
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