Bob Paulson

Bob Paulson is a candidate for State Senator District 3 Primary Election in 2026 in North Dakota State Senate District 3, North Dakota.

Incumbent State Senator in ND

Also running: Michael Thiesen.

Bob Paulson is an incumbent Republican State Senator for North Dakota's District 3, currently seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary. A retired Navy pilot and rancher, he assumed his current Senate office in December 2022, following a term in the North Dakota House of Representatives. Paulson's platform emphasizes the sanctity of life, parental rights in education, and low taxes. His legislative record shows a focus on these areas; for example, he sponsored bills related to parental rights, educational concepts, and book bans. He also voted against expanding free school lunch and childcare funding, and against protecting higher education tenure. He previously voted to end the NDPERS pension for public workers.