Sam Forstag wins Democratic primary in Montana’s 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects Democrat Sam Forstag secured his party’s primary victory in Montana’s 1st Congressional District, according to CBS News projections. He will now face Republican Aaron Flint in the general election for the open seat. Democrats are aiming to flip the district, which is currently rated as likely Republican, with Forstag emphasizing the need to regain support from working and young people.

• Sam Forstag won the Democratic primary for Montana’s 1st Congressional District.
• He will compete against Republican Aaron Flint in the general election.
• The seat is open because incumbent GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke is retiring due to health concerns.
• Cook Political Report rates the district as likely Republican.
• Forstag aims to win back working and young voters, highlighting issues like union representation and housing affordability.
• Forstag received endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
• Ocasio-Cortez campaigned with Forstag in Missoula.