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2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paula Koch and Shaun Pandina. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Paula Koch (Democratic), Shaun Pandina (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 4. The state's list marks no incumbent for this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the June 2, 2026 primary, per the Montana Secretary of State's 2026 candidate list.
Paula is a Spanish teacher and ESL/Gifted and Talented coordinator with nearly three decades in public education, per the campaign site. She holds a Master of Science in Special Education and Spanish and previously served as a union president and treasurer, per the campaign site. She is a board member of the Tamarack Grief Resource Center, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports restructuring property tax laws to fund public schools without added burden on local taxpayers
- Wants to keep Montana affordable amid rising housing costs and property taxes
- Supports expanding mental health care access
- Supports protecting open space, clean water and public lands access
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Shaun was raised in Columbia Falls and graduated from Columbia Falls High School, per the campaign site. He is a local entrepreneur and father of four, per the campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports property tax relief for homeowners, farmers and business owners
- Supports eliminating the tax on Social Security and broader tax relief
- Opposes what he calls wasteful government spending
- Supports Second Amendment rights
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Questions about this race
Who is running for Montana House District 4 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Montana House District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paula Koch and Shaun Pandina. Candidate information follows official Flathead County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Montana House District 4 election in Montana?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Montana are on the Montana election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Flathead County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
