Sam Forstag projected to win Democratic primary in Montana's 1st District
Summary
Democrat Sam Forstag won the primary election for Montana’s 1st Congressional District and will run in the November general election for an open House seat. The current Republican representative, Ryan Zinke, retired due to health reasons, and Democrats hope to win this district to help gain control of the House during President Trump’s second term.Key Facts
- Sam Forstag won the Democratic primary for Montana’s 1st District.
- The seat is open because Republican Ryan Zinke retired citing health issues from his time as a Navy SEAL.
- Zinke served in Congress starting in 2015 and was Interior Secretary under President Trump’s first term before returning to Congress in 2022.
- The Cook Political Report rates this House race as “likely Republican” but Democrats see a chance to win.
- If Forstag wins, he would be the first Democrat to represent this district in 30 years.
- Forstag is a smokejumper (a firefighter who parachutes into remote areas) and union leader.
- He is supported by Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and a major federal employee union.
- Forstag aims to win over working-class voters and young people who struggle with economic challenges in Montana.
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