Biography
Paul Taylor is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 21 in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][3] A U.S. Army veteran, he described himself in a Ballotpedia survey as a nonprofit leader and community organizer.[1][2]
Paul Taylor served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1997 and graduated from Apex Senior High School.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described his work as supporting youth programs, coordinating community initiatives and helping organizations expand their impact.[2]
Taylor advanced to the general election after the Democratic primary was canceled.[1] In the survey, he said the policy areas he is most passionate about are public education, economics and health care.[2]
- 1.Paul Taylor · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Paul Taylor — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.North Carolina State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
North Carolina Senate District 21
Paul Taylor is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Senate District 21 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.