Paul Lawrence Taylor SR

Paul Taylor is the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina State Senate in District 21 in the 2026 general election. The North Carolina Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature; senators serve two‑year terms and must be at least 25 years old, a resident of the district they represent, and a qualified voter in the state ². Taylor will face incumbent Republican Senator Tom McInnis on November 3, 2026.

Taylor is a veteran of the United States military and has worked as a community organizer focused on housing stability and economic opportunity for working families in Cumberland County. After his service, he returned to his community and began assisting families facing eviction, supporting neighbors experiencing homelessness, and helping delay evictions during the pandemic moratorium ¹⁹.

Before seeking the state Senate, Taylor ran for an at‑large seat on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners in 2022, appearing on the Democratic primary ballot on May 17, 2022 ³. Although he did not win that race, the campaign gave him experience in local politics and deepened his ties to the district.

Taylor’s campaign platform emphasizes expanding affordable housing, supporting economic opportunity for working families, and ensuring that government listens to everyday people. He describes himself as a “people‑powered” candidate who relies on grassroots support rather than special‑interest money, and he encourages donations from constituents to fund door‑to‑door outreach and community events ¹⁹²⁰.

Taylor’s contact information includes a campaign email address ([email protected]) provided by Ballotpedia ². His official campaign website, paulforncsenate21.com, offers further details on his background, policy priorities, and ways to get involved ¹⁹.

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