Primary 2026: Four candidates seek Republican nomination for western U.S. House seat
Four candidates, Ray Curtis, Aaron Flint, Christi Jacobsen, and Al Olszewski, are seeking the Republican nomination for Montana's 1st Congressional District. The winner will face the Democratic nominee and Libertarian candidate Nick Sheedy in the general election.
Four candidates are vying for the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, who announced he wouldn't seek reelection. The candidates are Ray Curtis, Aaron Flint, Christi Jacobsen, and Al Olszewski. Ray Curtis, a moderate, is running a 'non-traditional campaign' focused on free public events. Aaron Flint, an Army veteran, has secured endorsements from Zinke, Gov. Greg Gianforte, and President Donald Trump. The winner of the Republican primary will face the Democratic nominee and Libertarian candidate Nick Sheedy in the general election. Montana's 1st Congressional District covers western Montana, including Kalispell, Missoula, Butte, and Bozeman.
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