Sam Forstag

Sam Forstag
Forstag in 2023
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Montana's 1st district
Assuming office
January 3, 2027
SucceedingRyan Zinke
Personal details
Born
Samuel Kelley Forstag

(1994-05-23) May 23, 1994 (age 32)
Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
RelativesSusie Lee (aunt)
EducationUniversity of Montana (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website

Samuel Kelley Forstag (born May 23, 1994) is an American labor union leader, former smokejumper and politician. He is the member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana's 1st congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

References

  1. ↑ "Sam Forstag - D Montana, 1st, Candidate - Biography". legistorm.com. 2023. Retrieved 2026-10-19.
  2. ↑ Mazzei, Patricia (June 3, 2026). "Former Smoke Jumper Wins Democratic House Primary in Montana". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ Woodall, Hunter (January 5, 2026). "Democrats are talking about a midterm blue wave. A Montana smokejumper could help make it a reality". CBS News.
  4. ↑ Sainato, Michael (February 20, 2026). "Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers". The Guardian.
  5. ↑ @samforstag (May 23, 2026). "It's my birthday today, and I want to take a second to say thank you" – via Instagram.