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Sam Forstag

Democratic Party

Union Vice President

Missoula, MT

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What is Sam Forstag running for?

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U.S. Representative (Montana, District 1)

How much has Sam Forstag raised?

Sam Forstag's campaign has reported raising $1,382,873 and spending $832,794 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$1,382,873
Total spent
$832,794
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SAM FOR MONTANA

Sam Forstag is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Montana's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Born in Ohio and raised in Oregon, he moved to Missoula in 2012, graduating from the University of Montana. A former smokejumper and current union Vice President for USFS workers, Forstag has a background in political organizing, advocating for homelessness solutions, libraries, and criminal justice reform. He gained attention at a 2025 rally with Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking against federal land-management agency cuts. Endorsed by the American Federation of Government Employees, he focuses his campaign on public education, libraries, healthcare, and constitutional freedoms.

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United States Representative District 1

Primary election

Congressional District 1, MontanaEnded 6/2/2026

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