Sam Forstag, 32, is trying to flip a red seat in Montana, challenging the chosen successor of Rep. Ryan Zincke (R).
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Sam Forstag used to parachute out of planes to fight wildfires for a living. Now, he could become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. House from Montana in more than three decades.
Forstag, 32, a smoke jumper and former union leader, faces Republican Aaron Flint, the chosen successor of retiring Rep. Ryan Zinke (R). This open seat — which the Cook Political Report now considers a toss-up — was ranked likely Republican just weeks ago.
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Forstag answered rapid-fire questions about his policy stances on data centers, health care and top priorities in Congress if he wins.
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