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Montana's 1st Congressional District (MT-1)

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Ryan Zinke, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes all or part of 16 counties (1 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 564,861, a median household income of $73,598, and a median age of 40.3. Of residents 25 and older, 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Ryan Zinke, U.S. Representative for Montana's 1st District
Ryan Zinke

U.S. Representative for Montana's 1st District · Republican

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2026 election

Zinke is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced Mar 2, 2026).

7 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MT-1 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MT-1 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Samuel Kelley ForstagDemocratic$1,382,873$550,079Jun 30
Aaron FlintRepublican$1,303,394$502,201Jun 30
Ryan BusseDemocratic$790,340$1,993Jun 30
Christi JacobsenRepublican$552,743$1,705Jun 30
Russell Tyler ClevelandDemocratic$457,635$0Jun 30
Albert OlszewskiRepublican$426,973$0Jun 30
Matthew RainsDemocratic$272,569$33,976Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
564,861
Median household income
$73,598
Median age
40.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Montana senators

Neighboring districts

  • ID-1 · Russ Fulcher (R)
  • ID-2 · Mike Simpson (R)
  • MT-2 · Troy Downing (R)
  • WY-AL · Harriet Hageman (R)

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