Flathead County, Montana

Montana House District 4

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.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

Montana › Flathead County › Montana House District 4

Paula Koch

Democratic

Top priorities

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

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Shaun Pandina

Republican

Top priorities

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

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Montana House District 4 in 2026?

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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Flathead County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Paula Koch, full profile Shaun Pandina, full profile Official Montana election office