| Paul Sliter | |
| Birth Place: | Kalispell, Montana, U.S. |
| Birth Date: | May 5, 1969 |
| State House: | Montana |
| District: | 76th |
| Term Start: | 1994 |
| Term End: | 2001 |
| Successor: | Bernie Olson |
| Death Date: | August 15, 2001 (aged 32) |
| Death Place: | Marysville, Montana, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Education: | University of Montana (BA) |
| Spouse: | Elaine Sliter |
| Children: | 1 |
Paul Sliter (May 5, 1969 - August 15, 2001) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Montana House of Representatives for the 76th district from 1994 until 2001.[1]
Sliter was born in Kalispell, Montana, and graduated from Flathead County High School in 1987. He received his bachelor's degree in political science from University of Montana in 1996. As a college student, Sliter served as an intern in the office of Senator Conrad Burns.[2]
Sliter worked as the sales and credit manager at the Sliter's Ace Lumber and Building Supply in Bigfork, Montana.[3] Sliter served in the Montana House of Representatives from 1994 until his death in 2001. A Republican, he also served as House majority leader.[4] [5]
On August 15, 2001 Silter was involved in a car accident with Shane Hedges when the latter lost control of his vehicle on a dirt road outside of Helena, Montana.[6] Silter died on the scene, whereas Hedges only suffered minor injuries and was released from hospital shortly afterwards.[7] Hedges later pleaded guilty to the negligent homicide of Silter.[8]
Sliter lived with his wife and family in Somers, Montana.[9]