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Missoula County, MT ballot

Aaron Flint

Republican

United States Representative 1st Congressional District · Missoula County, Montana · November 3, 2026

Also on the ballot: Sam Forstag (Democrat), Nick Sheedy (Libertarian)

Aaron Flint is a Kalispell radio host and Army veteran running for the open western Montana House seat with Donald Trump's endorsement; he does not hold the seat. He campaigns on permanent tax breaks on tips, overtime and Social Security, border security, expanded energy production and timber harvests, and keeping federal lands public. Through June 30, 2026 he reported $1.30 million raised and $502,201 on hand.

What this office decides

A U.S. Representative writes and votes on federal law, taxes, and spending, and the House starts every tax and budget bill. Montana's 1st Congressional District covers the western part of the state, including Missoula. Elected every two years.

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Dossier

Researched 2026-09-23 · Claude Code research agent with web search

Donald Trump: endorsed. On March 3, 2026 Trump wrote: "It is my Great Honor to endorse Aaron Flint, who is running to represent the tremendous people of Montana's 1st Congressional District." source

  • President Donald Trump (for) source
  • Rep. Ryan Zinke (for) source
  • Sen. Tim Sheehy (for) source
  • Gov. Greg Gianforte (for) source
  • Rep. Troy Downing (for) source
  • Attorney General Austin Knudsen (for) source
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson (for) source
  • Rep. Jim Jordan (for) source
  • Carpenters Union Local 82 (for) source
  • Montana Contractors Association (for) source
  • National Republican Congressional Committee (MAGA Majority program) (for) source

Who they are

Aaron Flint of Kalispell hosts the "Montana Talks" radio show and was state director for then-U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte (MTFP; Lake County Leader). He served in the Montana National Guard and Army Reserves, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan (MTFP). He does not hold this seat; Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) did not seek re-election (MTFP guide; Ballotpedia News).

Positions

  • Taxes & spending: Make permanent "no tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security"; supports "a mandatory balanced budget amendment" (campaign).
  • Health care: Cites the "One Big Beautiful Bill" rural health fund ($233 million for Montana); opposes "one-size-fits-all policies" (MTFP guide).
  • Immigration: "Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime" (campaign).
  • Energy & environment: "Unleash American energy for abundant and affordable energy"; end the federal "Roadless Rule" (campaign); opposes a data-center ban (Missoulian).
  • Foreign policy: Opposes measures that "tie the hands of our military"; says he opposed "forever wars" (MTFP guide).
  • Personal freedom: No public position found.
  • Public lands: Backs the "Public Lands in Public Hands Act" (campaign); Public Domain reported his 2014–2015 posts favoring federal-to-state land transfers (Public Domain).
  • Guns: "Defend our always under siege Second Amendment" (campaign).

Record

Never held public office; a first-time candidate (Flathead Beacon).

Money

FEC, Jan. 1–June 30, 2026: $1,303,394 raised, $801,193 spent, $502,201 cash on hand, $209,089 debts; $824,179 from individuals, $330,600 from committees (FEC). Largest committee sources include Emmer Majority Builders, tied to Rep. Tom Emmer (FEC receipts; MTFP).

Recent news

  • 2026-03-03: Trump endorsed Flint (NBC Montana).
  • 2026-06-02: Won the GOP primary over Christi Jacobsen and Al Olszewski (Daily Montanan).
  • 2026-09-14: Poll: Flint 42%, Forstag 41% (MTFP).

What we couldn't find

  • Positions on abortion and Medicaid.
  • FEC totals after June 30, 2026.
Sources (16)