# Sam Forstag for Montana

> Sam Forstag is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Montana's 1st Congressional District, 2026. Sam is a smokejumper and union leader from Missoula, MT, running on a working-class platform focused on affordable housing, healthcare, childcare, and fighting corruption.

## Core Pages
- [Home](https://samformontana.com/): Campaign homepage with Sam's story, mission, and ways to get involved
- [Policies](https://samformontana.com/policies/): Sam's policy positions on housing, healthcare, childcare, public lands, and making corporations pay their fair share
- [Endorsements](https://samformontana.com/endorsements/): Notable endorsements including Sen. Bernie Sanders, Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, NFFE union, and Rep. Susie Lee

## Get Involved
- [Volunteer](https://samformontana.com/volunteer/): Sign up to volunteer with the campaign — door knocking, phone banking, and spreading the word
- [Donate](https://samformontana.com/donate/): Contribute to Sam's grassroots campaign — no billionaire or corporate PAC money

## Social Media
- [X / Twitter](https://x.com/SamForstag)
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@samformontana)
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/samforstag)
- [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@samformontana)
- [Threads](https://threads.net/@samforstag)

## Key Facts
- **Race**: Montana's 1st Congressional District (Western Montana)
- **Party**: Democratic
- **Primary Date**: June 2, 2026
- **General Election**: November 3, 2026
- **Residence**: Missoula, Montana
- **Occupation**: Smokejumper (U.S. Forest Service), union leader (NFFE Local 60)
- **Key Issues**: Affordable housing, healthcare reform, childcare, public lands, working-class representation, anti-corruption