Aaron Flint

Aaron Flint is an American politician, combat veteran, and radio talk show host. Flint is a Republican candidate for Montana's 1st congressional district in the 2026 election.

Early life and education

Flint grew up in Glasgow, Montana and in Flathead County, Montana. He held a number of early jobs, including stuffing newspapers and bussing tables after school.[1]

A fifth-generation Montanan, Flint’s family homesteaded near Opheim and Niarada, Montana.[1]

Military career

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Flint enlisted in the military. He spent more than 20 years serving in the United States Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve. During his service, Flint led combat patrols in Iraq and Afghanistan. He later joined special operations units supporting counterterrorism missions in Africa and the Middle East.[2][1]

Flint received two Bronze Star Medals for his service and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.[3]

Radio career

After returning from Afghanistan, Flint hosted the statewide talk show Voices of Montana from 2009 to 2015. He previously worked in television at Q2 News.[4] Since 2017, Flint has hosted Montana Talks, where he discusses political and local issues with callers across the state.

Flint earned a spot in the Montana Rodeo Hall of Fame and was honored with their first-ever "Great Montana Western Media Award."[5]

Politics

Flint launched his campaign for Montana's 1st congressional district on March 2, 2026. Shortly after entering the race, he received endorsements from President Donald J. Trump[6], Congressman Ryan Zinke, Congressman Troy Downing, Senator Tim Sheehy, and Governor Greg Gianforte, along with several Montana public servants.[3]

House Republican leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain, also endorsed his campaign.

Flint’s platform emphasizes land conservation, housing affordability, and the protection of Montana’s cultural heritage. He supports an “America First” approach to foreign policy and advocates for keeping public lands under public ownership. He has also stated that Montana’s history, heritage, and way of life should be protected from outside influences.[1]

Before running for Congress, Flint worked on the 2016 gubernatorial campaign of Greg Gianforte, and was state director for Congressman Zinke in 2016-2017 prior to deploying to Africa.

Personal Life

Flint graduated from the University of Montana, where he met his wife, Jessica, with whom he has three children. While attending the university, he served as student body president.[1]

Flint began working in politics at the age of 19 as a staffer for Senator Conrad Burns.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "About Aaron". Flint For Congress. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Governor Gianforte Joins Montanans To Remember 9/11". Montana.gov. Governor's Office. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b Lutey, Tom. "Montana Mic Drop: Zinke and Daines pull the plug on congressional careers". Montana Free Press. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Aaron Flint no longer hosting "Voices of Montana"". October 8, 2015.
  5. ^ "Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame unveils 2025 inductees". Montana Sports. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  6. ^ Mancini, Ryan. "Trump endorses candidate for Montana House seat following Zinke's retirement". The Hill. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
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