Sam Lux

Sam Lux (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Montana's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm 30 years old, live in Great Falls, and I am a farrier, serving ranchers and farmers across our great state. Most important of all, I'm a progressive Redneck.

Let me be clear: I don’t want to be a politician. My decision to run is driven solely by a sense of duty to my community, state, and country. I believe deeply that public office should be about service, not career advancement or personal enrichment.

Our current representatives are out of touch, sold out, and worst of all, they're playing with cuts to programs they have never needed, and could never understand the hurt of losing.

I understand the struggles of modern day America, and I am willing to carry on the fight for the working class.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am running to represent working-class Montanans because I am working class. I refuse corporate PAC money, lobbyist influence, and special-interest control because government should answer to the people, not wealthy donors. My campaign is built on radical transparency, accessibility, and accountability. I believe representatives should spend more time listening to their communities than fundraising in Washington. I will fight for higher wages, affordable healthcare, housing people can actually afford, and policies that strengthen rural Montana instead of leaving it behind.Montana deserves serious investment in rural infrastructure and public services. I support expanding rural healthcare access, strengthening public education, protecting public lands, improving water and transportation infrastructure, and addressing the housing crisis facing working families. Eastern Montana communities have been underserved for too long, and I believe federal policy should prioritize the needs of local residents over corporate profits and out-of-state interests. My campaign focuses on practical solutions that improve quality of life while creating long-term economic stability for Montana families.I believe government should defend democracy, personal freedom, and the rights of ordinary people. That means protecting unions and organized labor, respecting tribal sovereignty, defending constitutional checks and balances, and ensuring that powerful corporations and political insiders are held accountable. I will work to protect Montana communities from exploitation by industries that damage local resources while giving little back. I want government to be transparent, responsive, and rooted in service to the people rather than partisan gamesmanship or authoritarian politics.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about healthcare reform, rural infrastructure, labor rights, affordable housing, public education, environmental protection, and government accountability. I believe healthcare should be treated as a human necessity rather than a profit-driven industry, especially in rural communities where access to care is limited. I care deeply about strengthening unions, apprenticeship programs, and policies that protect working-class families. I am also passionate about protecting Montana’s public lands and ensuring industries operating here contribute fairly to the communities they impact. Above all, I care about restoring trust in government through transparency, accessibility, and genuine representation.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Boilermakers Local 11, Montana Shooting Sports Association, Citizens Impeachment, American

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