Paul Jefferson

Paul Jefferson, a retired teacher, is a Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 26. Born in Washington and raised primarily in Texas, he has lived in Montana for 10 years. He earned multiple degrees, including from Midwestern State, Louisiana State, and Pennsylvania State Universities. Jefferson advocates for affordable healthcare and higher education, regulated data centers, and the right to organize, while also supporting the right to privacy, the right to marry, and the Second Amendment. He campaigns on uniting his district across divides and seeks to defend the rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." He aims to be the first Jefferson in the Montana Legislature.