Paula Koch

Paula Koch is a candidate for State Representative District 4 Primary Election in 2026 in Montana State House District 4, Montana.

Teacher and Coordinator in Whitefish, MT

Also running: Lyn Bennett, Shaun Pandina, Nathan Purdy.

Paula Koch, a lifelong Montanan and Democratic candidate for Montana House District 4, brings nearly three decades of public education experience. Residing in Whitefish, she is a Spanish teacher, ESL, and Gifted and Talented coordinator at Columbia Falls School District. Koch, who holds a Master's in Special Education and Spanish and has union leadership experience, advocates for policies supporting local businesses, fair school funding through property tax reform, strengthening special education, protecting open spaces and public lands, and managing growth. A Fulbright and Fund for Teachers Fellow, she is committed to ensuring her district has a strong voice in Helena by prioritizing constituent input.