Biography
Paul Jefferson is the Democratic candidate for the Montana House of Representatives, District 26, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Republican Russ Miner.[1][2] Ballotpedia lists his profession as retired teacher.[2]
Paul Jefferson graduated from Hirschi High School, and earned a bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University in 1977, a graduate degree from Louisiana State University in 1979, and another graduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1984.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born in 1955 at Larson Air Force Base in Moses Lake, Washington, spent his formative years in Texas, and has lived in Montana for 10 years.[3]
Jefferson advanced from the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.[2] In the survey, he said his campaign is about uniting House District 26 regardless of party, and listed public education, affordability, veteran benefits, protecting the elderly and health care as the policy areas he is most passionate about.[3]
- 1.Montana House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Paul Jefferson · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Paul Jefferson - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Montana House District 26
Paul Jefferson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Montana House District 26 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.