Forstag rides a ‘blue wave’ to victory in House race

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 491

Last Updated: 5 days, 16 hours ago

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MISSOULA —The second floor of the historic Florence Hotel erupted in cheers just before 11 p.m., when the first Missoula County vote results were released, and again 30 minutes later when Gallatin County made its first drop — both heavily favored Democrat Sam Forstag.

In a statement released at 11:48, Forstag’s campaign declared victory in the race for Montana’s western congressional race.

The Associated Press had not called the race as of midnight, but Aaron …

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