Sam Forstag (D)
Sam Forstag (D), a 2026 candidate in Montana’s 1st District, has $6.4M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $4.3M raised by the campaign, $404K in party coordinated spending and $1.7M from outside groups supporting Sam Forstag.
- Campaign raised$4.3M
- Campaign spent$3.6M
- Cash on hand$726K
- Outside money for$1.7M
- Outside money against$8.0M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026, party reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $8.0M against Sam Forstag (4 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $4,312,110 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $2,294,603 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $1,193,965 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $409,184 |
| PACs and other committees | $400,050 |
| Other receipts | $11,261 |
| Party committees | $1,700 |
| The candidate’s own money | $1,347 |
| Party coordinated spending through Oct. 14, 2026 | $404,166 |
| DCCC | $377,971 |
| Montana Democratic Party | $26,195 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $1,723,017 |
| Progressive Turnout Project | $670,446 |
| Montana Voters PAC | $463,748 |
| Montanans for Public Lands | $140,668 |
| Montana Rural Voters (Worc) | $127,647 |
| Moving Montana Forward | $109,126 |
| 10 other groups | $211,382 |
| Total | $6,439,294 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Sam Forstag · 19 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Going Back PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $7,586,177 | $0 | $7,586,177 |
| Progressive Turnout Project Hybrid PAC | FOR | $430,926 | $239,520 | $670,446 |
| Montana Voters PAC Super PAC | FOR | $463,748 | $0 | $463,748 |
| Americans for Prosperity Action Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $293,815 | $0 | $293,815 |
| Montanans for Public Lands Super PAC | FOR | $140,668 | $0 | $140,668 |
| Montana Rural Voters Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $127,647 | $0 | $127,647 |
| Moving Montana Forward Super PAC | FOR | $109,126 | $0 | $109,126 |
| Civic Renewal Fund Super PAC | AGAINST | $91,462 | $0 | $91,462 |
| VoteVets Hybrid PAC | FOR | $69,753 | $0 | $69,753 |
| Working America Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $33,783 | $0 | $33,783 |
| SEIU COPE PAC | FOR | $28,750 | $0 | $28,750 |
| MAGA Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $25,761 | $0 | $25,761 |
| Wild Montana Action Fund Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $23,359 | $0 | $23,359 |
| Protect Our Winters Action Fund Outside spender (not a PAC) | FOR | $22,772 | $0 | $22,772 |
| Building Together Hybrid PAC | FOR | $12,913 | $0 | $12,913 |
| Parkspac Super PAC | FOR | $10,000 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Voters of Tomorrow PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $6,810 | $0 | $6,810 |
| Neighbor Voices PAC Super PAC | FOR | $2,293 | $0 | $2,293 |
| Field Team 6 Super PAC | FOR | $950 | $0 | $950 |
Latest filings about Sam Forstag · newest 14
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2026Late | Moving Montana ForwardCanvassing - estimate | FOR | General | $625 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | Montana Voters PACText messages | FOR | General | $412 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | Montana Voters PACPrinting flyers | FOR | General | $261 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | VoteVetsDigital communications - estimated cost | FOR | General | $103 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Progressive Turnout ProjectField organizing | FOR | General | $273,865 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | FOR | General | $12,913 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Working AmericaDigital advertising | FOR | General | $4,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting sam forstag | FOR | General | $428 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Voters of Tomorrow PACTexting - estimate | FOR | General | $206 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting sam forstag | FOR | General | $163 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting sam forstag | FOR | General | $80 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting sam forstag | FOR | General | $48 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Montana Voters PACMobile billboards | FOR | General | $14,563 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | MAGADigital advertising | AGAINST | General | $2,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |