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  1. Sam Forstag

    Sam Forstag

    Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Montana’s 1st District

    $0

    in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026

Sam Forstag is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Montana’s 1st District on November 3, 2026, against Aaron Flint (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).

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Not a member of Congress: this page covers Sam Forstag’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.

Where the campaign’s money comes from

Sam Forstag’s campaign has raised $4,312,110 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $726,126 in cash on hand at the end of that period.

Campaign receipts by source
  1. Individual donors$3,488,568
  2. Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$409,184
  3. PACs and other committees$400,050
  4. Other$11,261
  5. Political party committees$1,700
  6. The candidate’s own money and loans$1,347

From donors who gave over $200: $711,829 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 29% from Montana, 71% from other states. Top states: Montana $206,916 (29%), California $166,211 (23%), New York $72,620 (10%), Oregon $32,297 (5%), Massachusetts $31,354 (4%). About 730 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).

Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6MT01137 (2026 reports).

Who backs the campaign: PAC money by source
  1. Labor unions$58,500

PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.

Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track

None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Sam Forstag’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.

The race

How to vote in Montana

Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Ballots already cast in Montana: 179,973 (absentee ballots received, as of Oct 25; Montana Secretary of State): 38% of 2022 midterm turnout in Montana (468,326) · 26% of registered voters in Montana

About Sam Forstag

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Background

Endorsements

Others not listed.

Stated positions

Where this comes from

The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Sam Forstag has used:

Photo of Sam Forstag: Conorhogan16 (photo of Sam Forstag), CC0.

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Questions and answers

Has Sam Forstag been backed by AIPAC?

No. Sam Forstag has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Sam Forstag had?

$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

Where do these figures come from?

They come from FEC filings.