Nick Sheedy

Libertarian

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

Also on the ballot: Sam Forstag (Democrat), Aaron Flint (Republican)

Nick Sheedy of Columbia Falls is the Libertarian nominee for the open western Montana House seat; he does not hold the seat. In a Montana Free Press questionnaire he called for stricter congressional control over war, a limited federal role in local health care, and monetary reform. He had not raised enough to file FEC reports as of June 30, 2026.

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: opposed. Trump endorsed Sheedy's Republican opponent, Aaron Flint, in this race on March 3, 2026; no direct Trump statement about Sheedy was found. source

Who they are

Nick Sheedy of Columbia Falls is the Libertarian nominee (Lake County Leader; KPAX) and sits on the Montana Libertarian Party's Judicial Committee (MTLP). He does not hold this seat; Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) did not seek re-election (MTFP; MTFP guide).

Positions

Taxes & spending: No tax position found; on cost of living he calls for "monetary reform that does not allow the value of our currency to be eroded continually" (MTFP guide) and ending the Federal Reserve (Civoren).
Health care: "I am not sure the federal government has or should have a significant role to play when it comes to local hospitals and clinics" (MTFP guide).
Immigration: No public position found.
Energy & environment: Wants "better management of our public lands to improve multiple use, public access, and productive stewardship" (MTFP).
Foreign policy: "The War Powers Resolution of 1973 should be strengthened so that the President cannot engage in war without Congress declaring war" (MTFP guide).
Personal freedom: No public position found.
Elections: Cites the "Montana Plan" to limit corporate influence in elections and party-free voter registration as models (MTFP guide).

Record

No public office or professional record found in the sources reviewed.

Money

Had not reached the $5,000 threshold that triggers FEC reporting as of June 30, 2026 (MTFP guide; MTFP).

What we couldn't find

Occupation, background or campaign website.
Positions on immigration, abortion, guns, taxes or energy sources.
Any endorsements.

Sources (9)