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Montana's 1st Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Sam Forstag (Democrat) won Montana's 1st Congressional District in 2026, defeating Aaron Flint 50.3% to 46.8%. Sam Forstag takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Ryan K. Zinke.
| Representative-elect | Sam Forstag (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Ryan K. Zinke (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+5 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Toss-up · Sam Forstag 48%, Aaron Flint 52% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Forstag (D) | 50.3% | 132,003 |
| Aaron Flint (R) | 46.8% | 122,694 |
| Nick Sheedy (L) | 2.9% | 7,522 |
93% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.