Aaron Flint and Sam Forstag nearly tie in Montana House poll
A survey conducted September 19–24 found Republican Aaron Flint leading Democrat Sam Forstag 45.9% to 45.4% in Montana's 1st Congressional District.
Why it mattersThe outcome will decide who represents western Montana in the US House.
How we got here
- Forstag declared victory in the Democratic primary, while Flint won the Republican primary. Montanafreepress
- Flint and Forstag appeared to be in a dead heat in the election race. Montanafreepress
- Forstag released a new ad, Flint alleged improper lobbying compensation, and a PAC bought ads supporting Flint. Montanarightnow
- Montana's general-election voting period began. Montanafreepress
- Montana held its general election. Montanafreepress
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The coverage
- Flint, Forstag square off in western Montana in the state’s most competitive federal raceThe Independent Record · Oct 1
- Poll fishing in Montana’s hottest House raceMontana Free Press · Oct 2
- Flint, Forstag in dead heat for House seatMontanafreepress
- Campaign Beat: New polling, new ads, new challengesMtpr
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