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Flint, Forstag Trade Barbs in Early-Morning Debate for Montana's Open Congressional Seat

Republican Aaron Flint and Democrat Sam Forstag squared off in a closed-studio debate the morning of Oct. 13, 2026, trading sharp accusations in what has become an increasingly competitive race for Montana's open Congressional seat — Flint hitting Forstag as a career politician, Forstag hitting back that Flint is too extreme for a state that still expects its federal delegation to get things done.