On Oct. 13 , 2026, Montana Free Press and NonStop Local Missoula hosted a livestreamed debate with Montana’s 1st Congressional District U.S. House candidates Aaron Flint and Sam Forstag. MTFP’s Tom Lutey and NonStop Local’s Bradley Warren served as panelists for the 60-minute debate, which included questions prepared by the panel and submitted by MTFP readers.
Note: Libertarian candidate Nick Sheedy was invited to participate in the debate, but did not respond to multiple invitations.