Montana GOP candidates jump into race for western House district

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 413

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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Within hours of Montana Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announcing he would not run for re-election, citing health concerns, two well-known conservatives had announced their candidacy.

Zinke on Monday immediately endorsed one of the candidates, talk radio host Aaron Flint, as his preferred successor.

“Aaron is a decorated combat veteran, a strong America First Conservative, a lifelong advocate for our Montana way of life, and is the next generation of leadership Montana needs,” Zinke …

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