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Aaron Flint wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Montana's 1st Congressional District
Flint, an Army veteran and first-time candidate, won with early projections showing him ahead of three rivals, according to The Associated Press.
- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Army veteran Aaron Flint secured the Republican nomination for Montana's 1st Congressional District, capturing 52% of the first 39,000 votes counted and defeating Christi Jacobsen, Al Olszewski, and Ray Curtis.
- Rep. Ryan Zinke's unexpected March 2026 retirement citing health reasons created an open seat in the western Montana district, triggering a competitive four-way Republican primary field that Flint ultimately led.
- Flint's campaign emphasizes "making the Montana dream affordable again" through reducing regulatory burdens on homebuilding and boosting trades education and the timber industry, securing endorsements from President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Gianforte.
- Flint advances to the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, where he will face Democratic nominee Brian Miller and Libertarian candidate Nick Sheedy in a three-way contest for the seat.
- This three-way general election represents the decisive contest for western Montana's U.S. House representation, determining who will fill the seat vacated by Zinke's retirement.
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In eastern Montana, Brian Miller wins Democratic primary for U.S. House
Brian Miller won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the U.S. House seat in Montana’s eastern district.
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MissoulianMiller wins Democratic primary, heads into deep red eastern congressional district
Helena attorney Brian Miller is leading over Great Falls farrier Sam Lux in the race to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Troy Downing, according to initial results.
·Helena, United States
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