Aaron Flint (R)
- Raised
- $2.9M
- Spent
- $2.4M
- Cash on hand
- $408K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $1.1M for, $0 against.
Montana’s 1st District
Through Oct. 30, 2026, outside groups have reported $20,785,956 in independent spending in this race: $19,325,478 for the general election and $1,460,478 in the primaries. The biggest spender in the general election so far is No Going Back PAC, at $7.8M.
On the November ballot: Aaron Flint (R), Sam Forstag (D) and Nick Sheedy (L).
- General election$19.3M
- Primaries$1.5M
- Late reports$19.0M
- Last 14 days$9.6M
New since the Oct. 31 update
No new outside spending reported.
Results · live from 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 3
On the ballot: Aaron Flint (R), Sam Forstag (D), Nick Sheedy (L). Vote counts and the call will show here on election night, updated every minute.
Results and race calls from civicAPI (opens in a new tab), from state election offices. Outside money from FEC filings.
Money on each side · MT-01 general election
Aaron Flint (R)
$10.8M 56%
$2.8M supporting Aaron Flint and $8.0M attacking Sam Forstag
Sam Forstag (D)
$8.5M 44%
$1.5M supporting Sam Forstag and $7.0M attacking Aaron Flint
A candidate’s total adds money spent supporting them to money spent attacking their opponent.
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On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Sam Forstag (D)
- Raised
- $4.3M
- Spent
- $3.6M
- Cash on hand
- $726K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $240K for, $0 against.
Also on the ballot
No FEC financial report showing at least $5,000 raised. Campaigns don’t have to file one until they raise or spend more than $5,000.
Nick Sheedy
Libertarian
November ballot as listed by this source (opens in a new tab) on Oct. 14, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Ryan Busse (D)
- Raised
- $790K
- Spent
- $789K
- Cash on hand
- $2K
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Christi Jacobsen (R)
- Raised
- $553K
- Spent
- $553K
- Cash on hand
- $0
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Others who filed with the FEC: Russell Tyler Cleveland (D), raised $457,635; Albert Olszewski (R), raised $426,973; Matthew Rains (D), raised $272,761.
Every outside spender · 39 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Going Back PACSuper PAC · $7.8M in late reports | AGAINST Sam Forstag (D)FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $7.8M | – | $7.8M | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| HMPHybrid PAC · $3.0M in late reports | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $3.0M | – | $3.0M | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Montana Voters PACSuper PAC · $2.5M in late reports | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R)FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $2.5M | – | $2.5M | Oct. 30, 2026 |
| Thank You for Your Attention to This Matter PACSuper PAC · $910K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $910K | – | $910K | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Guardrails AllianceSuper PAC · $793K in late reports | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $793K | – | $793K | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| LCV Victory FundSuper PAC · $688K in late reportsEnergy & climate | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $688K | – | $688K | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| Americans for Prosperity ActionHybrid PAC · $665K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R)AGAINST Sam Forstag (D) | $665K | – | $665K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Civic Renewal FundSuper PAC · $519K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R)AGAINST Sam Forstag (D) | $519K | – | $519K | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Progressive Turnout ProjectHybrid PAC · $328K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $431K | $240K | $670K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Leadership in ActionHybrid PAC · $280K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $328K | $216K | $544K | Oct. 22, 2026 |
| With Honor Fund IIISuper PAC · $248K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $248K | – | $248K | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Montanans for Public LandsSuper PAC · $174K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D)AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $174K | – | $174K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| VoteVetsHybrid PAC · $2K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D)AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $137K | – | $137K | Oct. 30, 2026 |
| Montana Rural VotersOutside spender (not a PAC) · $128K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $128K | – | $128K | Oct. 22, 2026 |
| SEIU COPEPAC · $115K in late reportsHousingHealth care costs | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R)FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $115K | – | $115K | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Our Heritage MattersSuper PAC · $112K in late reports | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $112K | – | $112K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Moving Montana ForwardSuper PAC · $109K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $109K | – | $109K | Oct. 31, 2026 |
| End Citizens UnitedPAC · $50K in late reports | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $100K | – | $100K | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| Montana Republican State Central CommitteeParty committee · $88K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $88K | – | $88K | Sept. 28, 2026 |
| Special Operations for AmericaSuper PAC · $55K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $75K | – | $75K | Oct. 30, 2026 |
| American Liberty FoundationHybrid PAC · $55K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $55K | – | $55K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| American Conservation Coalition PACHybrid PAC · $51K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $51K | – | $51K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Working AmericaOutside spender (not a PAC) · $38K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D)AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $38K | – | $38K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| MAGAHybrid PAC · $36K in late reports | AGAINST Sam Forstag (D)FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $36K | – | $36K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Seal PAC USASuper PAC · $35K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $35K | $100K | $135K | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Wild Montana Action FundOutside spender (not a PAC) · $31K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D)AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $31K | – | $31K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Building TogetherHybrid PAC · $26K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D)AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $26K | – | $26K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Protect Our Winters Action FundOutside spender (not a PAC) · $23K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $23K | – | $23K | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| The Guardian Super PACSuper PAC · $22K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $22K | – | $22K | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| ParkspacSuper PAC · $20K in late reports | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R)FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $20K | – | $20K | Oct. 18, 2026 |
| Voters of Tomorrow PACHybrid PAC · $7K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $7K | – | $7K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Make America Great Again ActionSuper PAC · $6K in late reports | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $6K | – | $6K | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Neighbor Voices PACSuper PAC · $4K in late reports | FOR Sam Forstag (D)AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | $4K | – | $4K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| National Rifle Association of America Political Victory FundPAC · $1K in late reportsGuns | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | $1K | – | $1K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Field Team 6Super PAC | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | $950 | – | $950 | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| American MissionSuper PACAI & data centers | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | – | $590K | $590K | May 18, 2026 |
| Make Montana GreatSuper PAC | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | – | $228K | $228K | May 22, 2026 |
| Save America FundSuper PAC | FOR Ryan Busse (D) | – | $71K | $71K | June 2, 2026 |
| Montana WayHybrid PAC | FOR Christi Jacobsen (R) | – | $15K | $15K | May 27, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
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| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2026Late | Moving Montana ForwardCanvassing - estimate | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $625 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | Special Operations for AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | General | $1,667 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | Montana Voters PACText messages | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $412 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | Montana Voters PACText messages | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $319 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | Montana Voters PACPrinting flyers | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $261 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | VoteVetsDigital communications - estimated cost | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $103 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Progressive Turnout ProjectField organizing | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $273,865 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $12,913 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $12,913 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Our Heritage MattersDigital advertising | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $11,256 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $4,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $2,865 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $768 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against aaron flint | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $428 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting sam forstag | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $428 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Voters of Tomorrow PACTexting - estimate | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $206 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against aaron flint | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $163 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting sam forstag | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $163 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting sam forstag | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $80 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - against aaron flint | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $48 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting sam forstag | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $48 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | HMPTelevision advertising - estimate | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $802,876 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | HMPDigital advertising - estimate | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $148,255 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Montana Voters PACDigital ad buy | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $20,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Montana Voters PACMobile billboards | FOR Sam Forstag (D) | General | $14,563 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Our Heritage MattersDigtal advertising | AGAINST Aaron Flint (R) | General | $7,753 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | MAGADigital advertising | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | General | $5,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Special Operations for AmericaDigital advertising | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | General | $3,333 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | MAGADigital advertising | FOR Aaron Flint (R) | General | $2,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | MAGADigital advertising | AGAINST Sam Forstag (D) | General | $2,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately. The primary scorecard shows how each group’s primary money did.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 30, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Ryan K. Zinke. How this works.