Aaron Flint

Aaron Flint is an Army veteran who has hosted statewide radio talk shows in Montana since 2009, most recently Montana Talks, which he paused on a leave of absence while campaigning, according to the Missoula Current. The Associated Press describes him as a talk radio host and former congressional staffer for Rep. Ryan Zinke. The Missoula Current reported that he moved with his family from Billings to Kalispell and that the 2026 race is his first campaign for office. He entered the race for Montana's 1st Congressional District after Zinke announced in March 2026 that he would not seek reelection, and was endorsed by President Trump, Zinke, Sen. Tim Sheehy and Gov. Greg Gianforte. In the June 2, 2026 Republican primary he defeated Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, former state Sen. Al Olszewski and retired teacher Ray Curtis; the Associated Press called the race shortly before 9 p.m., per Montana Free Press. He faces Democrat Sam Forstag and Libertarian Nick Sheedy on November 3, 2026.