Why It Matters

Leadership in Action, a Montana-based hybrid PAC, has reported about $504,000 in spending during the 2026 election cycle, according to the Oct. 20 figures provided. Nearly all of that spending supported Republican Aaron Flint in Montana's 1st Congressional District, while some opposed independent U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar. ​

The committee's two largest reported contributors, Commander Zinke Leadership Fund and the Republican Attorneys General Association, provided a combined $1.23 million, approximately 71% of its reported receipts. The group's website says it supports conservative candidates with the "integrity, vision and grit" to get Montana and the country back on track.

The Federal Election Commission classifies Leadership in Action as a hybrid PAC with a non-contribution account. Unlike a normal super PAC, a hybrid PAC maintains separate accounts for contributions subject to federal limits and unlimited funds used for independent spending.

What It Spent

Leadership in Action reported approximately $494,000 supporting Flint in Montana's 1st Congressional District and $10,000 opposing Bodnar in Montana's U.S. Senate race, according to the supplied Oct. 20 spending figures. Flint and Forstag advanced from Montana's June 2 primary to compete for the open House seat in November.

The committee's largest reported individual expenditure was $100,000 to M2 Placement LLC on Oct. 7 for television advertising supporting Flint. It also reported a $30,000 expenditure to the same vendor on Oct. 2 for broadcast advertising. Together with other October spending, the committee reported approximately $173,000 supporting Flint during the first 13 days of the month, compared with approximately $216,000 attributed to Flint during the primary.

In the Senate race, Leadership in Action reported $10,000 opposing Bodnar, an independent candidate challenging incumbent Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT). Its spending against Bodnar was considerably smaller than its expenditures supporting Flint.

Who Funds It

Commander Zinke Leadership Fund was Leadership in Action's largest reported contributor, providing approximately $725,000 through five transactions. The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) contributed about $500,000. Together, the two organizations accounted for $1.225 million, or approximately 71% of the committee's reported $1.72 million in receipts.

Other contributors identified in the supplied records included Fidelity National Financial ($125,000), SEAL PAC USA ($85,000), and RAI Services Company ($50,000). Among individual contributors, William P. Foley II reportedly gave $125,000, while Miriam Adelson contributed $25,000.

These contributions reflect financial support from Republican-aligned political organizations, business interests, and major individual political donors. The committee's public materials emphasize conservative candidates and Republican attorneys general, while its 2026 independent expenditures have primarily supported Flint.

Separately from its independent expenditures, Leadership in Action reportedly contributed about $6,000 to other committees. The supplied transactions included $5,000 to Marshall Victory Fund in December 2025 and $1,000 to the Montana Republican State Central Committee in January 2026.

The Ad Buy

Leadership in Action's independent expenditures have primarily financed television, digital, radio, text-message, and direct-mail advertising supporting Flint. According to the supplied transaction records, M2 Placement LLC received approximately $100,000 on Oct. 7 for television advertising supporting Flint, $30,000 on Oct. 2 for broadcast advertising, and $39,000 on May 1 for advertising placements.

The Political Company handled other advertising and voter-contact activity, including approximately $34,000 on April 23 for text-message setup supporting Flint and $34,000 on Oct. 13 for digital advertising supporting him. The Political Company also received a reported $10,000 payment on March 6 for digital advertising opposing Bodnar in the Senate race.

The spending shows a combination of broadcast advertising and direct voter outreach, with expenditures spanning the Republican primary and the general election.

Other Spenders in the Same Races

Other political committees have spent substantially in Montana's 1st Congressional District. According to the supplied Oct. 20 figures, No Going Back PAC Inc. has spent approximately $3.42 million opposing Forstag and $181,000 supporting Flint. Montana Voters PAC has spent approximately $1.07 million opposing Flint and $396,000 supporting Forstag, while Thank You for Your Attention to This Matter PAC has spent approximately $910,000 supporting Flint.

Leadership in Action reported approximately $494,000 supporting Flint in the same contest. In Montana's U.S. Senate race, Independent PAC has reportedly spent approximately $5.69 million supporting Bodnar, Montana Freedom PAC has spent $2.51 million supporting him, and More Jobs, Less Government has spent $1.96 million opposing him. Leadership in Action also reported $10,000 opposing Bodnar.

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