Montana Rural Voters understands the importance of having strong rural communities and we know how crucial it is to elect candidates that are committed to fighting for a thriving rural Montana. That’s why we make public endorsements in critical federal elections.
Montana Rural Voters Proudly Endorses Sam Forstag for US Congress
Montana Rural Voters’ volunteer board of directors voted to endorse Sam Forstag for Montana’s 1st Congressional District following an interview with him on September 11, 2026, and a review of his candidate questionnaire.
A key consideration for the endorsement was Forstag’s support for strong guardrails for artificial intelligence and data centers. He supports requiring data center developers to pay for their own electricity and infrastructure needs, protect Montana’s water resources, and employ local union labor. He also advocates stronger federal oversight of AI to protect privacy and communities.
On agriculture, Forstag supports mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling, stronger antitrust enforcement in the meatpacking industry, greater market transparency, and policies supporting family farms and ranches.
His other stated priorities include protecting public lands and clean water, expanding access to rural healthcare and affordable housing, supporting good-paying jobs, and protecting early and absentee voting.
The board found these positions consistent with Montana Rural Voters’ longstanding priorities of protecting family agriculture, working people, natural resources, and rural communities.
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