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U.S. House · MT-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Sam Forstag

Democratic candidate for Montana's 1st Congressional District

A smokejumper and union organizer running to make housing and health care more affordable, protect public lands and strengthen workers’ bargaining rights.

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DistrictMT-01
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Sam stands.

Campaign position

Make Montana homes affordable

  • Supports land trusts, first-time buyer credits and a ban on hedge fund purchases of residential property

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Offer affordable Medicare access

  • Would let everyone join Medicare, subsidize working people’s coverage and raise rural care reimbursements

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Fund child care and schools

  • Supports free child care and universal pre-K, higher teacher pay and keeping public funds in public schools

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Protect public lands and forests

  • Supports corner crossing, full public agency staffing, forest management and wildfire fuel reduction

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Raise wages and strengthen unions

  • Supports an inflation-indexed $15 minimum wage, the PRO Act and restoring federal collective bargaining

Campaign position

Reduce money in politics

  • Would overturn Citizens United, limit campaign contributions and ban stock trading by lawmakers and spouses

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Qualified for the November general election as the Democratic nominee for Montana’s 1st House district.

  • Experience

    Forest Service smokejumper

    Fights wildfires by parachuting into remote areas as part of the U.S. Forest Service.

  • Experience

    Local union vice president

    Serves as a vice president of his local union, organizing fellow workers.

  • Experience

    Montana legislative organizer

    Works as an organizer and advocate in the Montana Legislature between wildfire seasons.

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