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Aaron Flint
Republican
Aaron Flint
MT-01 Republican nominee?
$20.6K
JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRadio host
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationMontana
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BackgroundRadio host
EducationHoward University (attended)
Notable personal detailsAaron Flint is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Montana’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a conservative talk radio host and the longtime host of the statewide program “Montana Talks.” Flint previously worked in Republican politics, including roles tied to Sen. Conrad Burns, Gov. Greg Gianforte’s 2016 campaign, and Rep. Ryan Zinke, and he served in the U.S. Army National Guard/Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after more than 20 years of service.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports cutting taxes and reducing regulations, promoting manufacturing and energy production, and growing the economy. He emphasizes support for farmers and ranchers and advancing U.S. energy dominance as part of his economic agenda.
Healthcare
Aaron Flint has voiced opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and has promoted individual medical choice and 'vaccine freedom' in his radio commentary and articles. His public statements emphasize resisting employer or government compulsion for vaccinations rather than expanding government-run health coverage programs.
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Immigration & Border
Aaron Flint supports stronger border security and emphasizes stopping migrant crime while pressing a conservative enforcement-oriented approach to immigration. His campaign messaging and public remarks frame immigration as a security and cultural concern rather than advocating expanded legalization pathways or asylum protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes broad abortion access and has criticized ballot measures and referenda that would expand or enshrine abortion rights; he promotes pregnancy medical clinics and supports protections for newborns. His public statements frame abortion as something that should be limited and protected life as a priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanded domestic energy production and ‘‘American energy dominance,’’ favors cutting taxes and regulations to grow the economy, and criticizes Biden-era energy policies. Emphasizes prioritizing fossil-fuel development and removing permitting barriers to increase energy output.
Public Safety & Guns
Aaron Flint has publicly criticized gun-control proposals and framed Democrats as pursuing “gun-grabbing” policies; he has hosted and promoted discussions opposing federal firearm regulations and appeared at gun industry events. His public commentary consistently aligns with defending Second Amendment rights and opposing new federal gun restrictions.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 3, 2026
Aaron Flint is running in Montana’s open 1st Congressional District Republican primary, which is set for 2026. He is one of four Republicans competing for the nomination after Rep. Ryan Zinke decided not to seek another full term. Flint is also being mentioned in coverage of Montana land-use politics, where a public-lands dispute is shaping the broader race.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$677.1K
$507.8K
$338.5K
$169.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$677.1K
$384.7K
$292.4K
$17.2K
Source: FEC
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