Cora Neumann

Dr. Cora Neumann is an American politician elected to the Montana Senate from the 30th district in the 2024 election, as a member of the Democratic Party. Neumann ran for U.S. House of Representatives in Montana's first congressional district in 2022, but was defeated by Monica Tranel in the primary.

Sen. Neumann works in public health and previously was a senior advisor to the State Department’s Global Women’s Business Initiative.

Early life and education

Neumann was raised in Bozeman, Montana. She is the granddaughter of Holocaust refugees. Her doctoral research examined traditional health networks in conflict-affected regions along the Thailand–Myanmar border.

Career

Early career and public health work

From 1999 to 2001, Neumann worked as a communications coordinator at the American Jewish Committee in New York City.

RESET Montana

In 2015, Neumann founded RESET, a Montana-based nonprofit organization focused on public health and public lands initiatives across the Rocky Mountain West.

Political career 2020 United States Senate campaign

In 2019, Neumann announced her candidacy for the United States Senate seat held by Republican Steve Daines. She later withdrew from the race following the entry of former Montana governor Steve Bullock into the Democratic primary.

Montana State Senate

Neumann announced her candidacy for Montana Senate District 30 in February 2024. She was elected on November 5, 2024, and assumed office on January 6, 2025.

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Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, Neumann sponsored several bills, including:

Senate Bill 319 – Established licensure requirements for doulas in Montana and authorized Medicaid reimbursement for doula services. The bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte and takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Senate Bill 246 – Required state agencies to track and prioritize procurement of Montana-grown food products.

Senate Bill 503 – Authorized the emergency use of expired naloxone for opioid overdose response.

Boards and affiliations

Neumann serves on the board of trustees of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She is a former regional vice president of the Montana Public Health Association.