Finding House · Montana Democrat
Samuel Kelley Forstag FINDING
Posted public messaging guidance consistent with red-boxing
Detected on https://samformontana.com/media · classifier confidence 0.95
- First detectedJuly 16, 2026
- Guidance revisedJuly 28, 2026
- Guidance revisedAugust 5, 2026
- Page updatedAugust 17, 2026
The page's Media section contains a dated, directive paragraph that instructs what specific voter segments should see and read across digital platforms and mailboxes, prescribes ad footage, and sets message contrast. This is guidance for outside spenders or media buyers, not a standard press kit or direct voter persuasion. The rest of the page is a normal campaign site, but the directive content is clearly red-boxing.
Quoted evidence — verbatim spans from the page
Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators.
Directive language specifying audience segments, channels (digital platforms, mailboxes), and message content — classic media-buy guidance.People should see actual footage of firefighting, smokejumpers and working Montanans.
Prescribes specific b-roll/ad footage for use in paid media.Voters in Western Montana don’t need to hear more about Donald Trump.
Message contrast/theme instruction aimed at ad content, not direct voter persuasion.
Plain text of the archived page
Skip to content X-twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook HOME POLICIES ENDORSEMENTS GET INVOLVED EVENTS STORE DONATE MEDIA DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO SPREAD THE WORD LET'S WIN THIS. IT'S GOING TO TAKE ALL OF US. Sign up to hear from Sam on upcoming events, campaign updates, and more. First Name Last Name Email Cell Phone (optional) Zip Code LET'S GO! X-twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Sam is an organizer, a union leader, and a smokejumper – a firefighter who parachutes into remote areas to stop fires before they grow – running for Congress in Montana’s 1st District. Support his people-powered campaign by making a donation today! DONATE VOLUNTEER press@samformontana.com MEDIA PRIVACY POLICY JOBS Checks can be mailed to: Sam for Montana PO Box 7224 Missoula MT 59807 PAID FOR BY SAM FOR MONTANA [hidden/DOM-only content] Sam Forstag for Montana For All Of Us Home Policies Endorsements Get Involved Volunteer Jobs Events Store Home Policies Endorsements Get Involved Volunteer Jobs Events Store Menu Home Policies Endorsements Get Involved Volunteer Jobs Events Store Home Policies Endorsements Get Involved Volunteer Jobs Events Store Policies Endorsements Volunteer Donate Media Downloadable Photos Downloadable Video Updated Thursday, May 14, 2026: Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators. These endorsements reinforce that Sam is a working class candidate who will fight for working class values in Washington. People should see actual footage of firefighting, smokejumpers and working Montanans. Voters in Western Montana don’t need to hear more about Donald Trump. Sam is the only candidate who can put together a winning coalition of working class voters and Montanans across the political spectrum to flip this seat and fix big problems. Sam’s unique bio shows that he can bring new, next generation leadership to Washington. Spread The Word Let's Win This. It's Going To Take All Of Us. Let's Go! Donate Volunteer Media Privacy Policy Jobs Paid for by Sam for Montana (not by billionaires and corporate PACs) For All Of Us All rights reserved
Earlier versions of this guidance (3) — archived
Each revision below was archived when it was detected; the current version is shown above. Newest earlier version last.
Version 1 · Live from July 16, 2026 – revised July 28, 2026
Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators.
People should see actual footage of firefighting, smokejumpers and working Montanans.
The next revision added “Democratic primary voters across Montana's First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam's endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators.”; “Voters in Western Montana don't need to hear more about Donald Trump.”; “Updated Thursday, May 14, 2026:”; dropped “Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators.”.
Plain text of the archived page
Skip to content X-twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook HOME POLICIES ENDORSEMENTS VOLUNTEER EVENTS STORE DONATE MEDIA DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO Updated Thursday, May 14, 2026: Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators. These endorsements reinforce that Sam is a working class candidate who will fight for working class values in Washington. People should see actual footage of firefighting, smokejumpers and working Montanans. Voters in Western Montana don’t need to hear more about Donald Trump. Sam is the only candidate who can put together a winning coalition of working class voters and Montanans across the political spectrum to flip this seat and fix big problems. Sam’s unique bio shows that he can bring new, next generation leadership to Washington. SPREAD THE WORD LET'S WIN THIS. IT'S GOING TO TAKE ALL OF US. Sign up to hear from Sam on upcoming events, campaign updates, and more. First Name Last Name Email Cell Phone (optional) Zip Code LET'S GO! X-twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Sam is an organizer, a union leader, and a smokejumper – a firefighter who parachutes into remote areas to stop fires before they grow – running for Congress in Montana’s 1st District. Support his people-powered campaign by making a donation today! DONATE VOLUNTEER press@samformontana.com MEDIA Checks can be mailed to: Sam for Montana PO Box 7224 Missoula MT 59807 PAID FOR BY SAM FOR MONTANA [hidden/DOM-only content] Sam Forstag for Montana For All Of Us Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Menu Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Policies Endorsements Volunteer Donate Media Downloadable Photos Downloadable Video Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators. These endorsements reinforce that Sam is a working class candidate who will fight for working class values in Washington. Spread The Word Let's Win This. It's Going To Take All Of Us. Let's Go! Donate Volunteer Media Paid for by Sam for Montana (not by billionaires and corporate PACs) For All Of Us All rights reserved
Version 2 · Live from July 28, 2026 – revised August 5, 2026
Democratic primary voters across Montana's First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam's endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators.
People should see actual footage of firefighting, smokejumpers and working Montanans.
Voters in Western Montana don't need to hear more about Donald Trump.
Updated Thursday, May 14, 2026:
The next revision added “Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements”; “Voters in Western Montana don’t need to hear more about Donald Trump.”; dropped “Democratic primary voters across Montana's First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam's endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators.”; “Voters in Western Montana don't need to hear more about Donald Trump.”; “Updated Thursday, May 14, 2026:”.
Plain text of the archived page
Skip to content X-twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook HOME POLICIES ENDORSEMENTS VOLUNTEER EVENTS STORE DONATE MEDIA DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO SPREAD THE WORD LET'S WIN THIS. IT'S GOING TO TAKE ALL OF US. Sign up to hear from Sam on upcoming events, campaign updates, and more. First Name Last Name Email Cell Phone (optional) Zip Code LET'S GO! X-twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Sam is an organizer, a union leader, and a smokejumper – a firefighter who parachutes into remote areas to stop fires before they grow – running for Congress in Montana’s 1st District. Support his people-powered campaign by making a donation today! DONATE VOLUNTEER press@samformontana.com MEDIA Checks can be mailed to: Sam for Montana PO Box 7224 Missoula MT 59807 PAID FOR BY SAM FOR MONTANA [hidden/DOM-only content] Sam Forstag for Montana For All Of Us Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Menu Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Policies Endorsements Volunteer Donate Media Downloadable Photos Downloadable Video Updated Thursday, May 14, 2026: Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators. These endorsements reinforce that Sam is a working class candidate who will fight for working class values in Washington. People should see actual footage of firefighting, smokejumpers and working Montanans. Voters in Western Montana don’t need to hear more about Donald Trump. Sam is the only candidate who can put together a winning coalition of working class voters and Montanans across the political spectrum to flip this seat and fix big problems. Sam’s unique bio shows that he can bring new, next generation leadership to Washington. Spread The Word Let's Win This. It's Going To Take All Of Us. Let's Go! Donate Volunteer Media Paid for by Sam for Montana (not by billionaires and corporate PACs) For All Of Us All rights reserved
Version 3 · Live from August 5, 2026 – revised August 17, 2026
Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements
People should see actual footage of firefighting, smokejumpers and working Montanans.
Voters in Western Montana don’t need to hear more about Donald Trump.
The next revision added “Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators.”; dropped “Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements”.
Plain text of the archived page
Skip to content X-twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook HOME POLICIES ENDORSEMENTS VOLUNTEER EVENTS STORE DONATE MEDIA DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO SPREAD THE WORD LET'S WIN THIS. IT'S GOING TO TAKE ALL OF US. Sign up to hear from Sam on upcoming events, campaign updates, and more. First Name Last Name Email Cell Phone (optional) Zip Code LET'S GO! X-twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Sam is an organizer, a union leader, and a smokejumper – a firefighter who parachutes into remote areas to stop fires before they grow – running for Congress in Montana’s 1st District. Support his people-powered campaign by making a donation today! DONATE VOLUNTEER press@samformontana.com MEDIA PRIVACY POLICY Checks can be mailed to: Sam for Montana PO Box 7224 Missoula MT 59807 PAID FOR BY SAM FOR MONTANA [hidden/DOM-only content] Sam Forstag for Montana For All Of Us Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Menu Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Home Policies Endorsements Volunteer Events Store Policies Endorsements Volunteer Donate Media Downloadable Photos Downloadable Video Updated Thursday, May 14, 2026: Democratic primary voters across Montana’s First Congressional District need to see across all digital platforms and read in their mailboxes about Sam’s endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC, and over 30 current and former Montana legislators. These endorsements reinforce that Sam is a working class candidate who will fight for working class values in Washington. People should see actual footage of firefighting, smokejumpers and working Montanans. Voters in Western Montana don’t need to hear more about Donald Trump. Sam is the only candidate who can put together a winning coalition of working class voters and Montanans across the political spectrum to flip this seat and fix big problems. Sam’s unique bio shows that he can bring new, next generation leadership to Washington. Spread The Word Let's Win This. It's Going To Take All Of Us. Let's Go! Donate Volunteer Media Privacy Policy Paid for by Sam for Montana (not by billionaires and corporate PACs) For All Of Us All rights reserved
Independent-expenditure corroboration
FEC Schedule E · 11 filings
Sequence. Messaging guidance was present on the candidate's site when detected on 2026-07-16; $486,485 in supporting independent expenditures is on file for this candidate.
| Committee | Amount | Filings | Date range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT | $486,485 | 11 | 2026-05-16 – 2026-05-31 |
S Supporting O Opposing
FEC filings can be trailing evidence — smaller expenditures may surface only in periodic reports. Supporting IE dated on or after our detection day: $0. Dates are FEC expenditure dates.
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