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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 after earning endorsements from Gov. Greg Gianforte, Sen. Tim Sheehy and President Donald Trump.
- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, The Associated Press projected Army veteran and radio host Aaron Flint as the winner of the Republican primary for Montana's 1st Congressional District, defeating Christi Jacobsen, Al Olszewski, and Ray Curtis.
- The open seat race began after U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he would not seek another term, prompting four Republicans to enter the primary contest.
- Emphasizing "making the Montana dream affordable again," Flint campaigned on "consistent conservative" principles, citing goals to reduce regulatory burdens on housing and boost the timber industry.
- The Republican nominee will advance to the November 3, 2026, general election against the Democratic primary winner and Libertarian candidate Nick Sheedy, representing western Montana's Kalispell, Missoula, Butte and Bozeman.
- Olszewski, who fell 2% short of Zinke in the 2022 primary, failed to secure the nomination this cycle, concluding a competitive four-way contest for the open seat.
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NRCC Statement on Aaron Flint Winning MT-01 Republican Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on the results in Montana’s 1st District: “President Trump-endorsed Aaron Flint has spent his career fighting for Montana values, giving a voice to hardworking families, and standing up for the issues that matter most. Aaron is ready to take his fight to Washington to lower costs, secure the border, protect Montana’s way of life, and deliv…
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