Bob Paulson is a Republican State Senator representing District 3 in North Dakota, based in Minot. A retired Navy pilot with a 24-year career and rancher, he retired from the military in 2009 and settled on a farmstead southeast of Minot with his wife, Sheryll, and their 10 children. He relies on his faith, belief in family as society's foundation, the Constitution, and the North Dakota Republican Party platform in his legislative role, emphasizing limited government, lower taxes, and opposition to significant budget increases. Currently, he serves as board president for Dakota Hope Clinic and treasurer for Minot Camp of the Gideons International, and his family volunteers at local soup kitchens. He serves on the Senate Committee on Transportation and Senate Committee on Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BBA from Evangel University.
• Military Service: 24-year career as a U.S. Navy pilot, retiring in 2009.
• Political Experience: Served in the North Dakota House of Representatives for District 3 from 2019-2022; elected to the State Senate in 2023 and serving in the 69th Legislative Assembly . Known for a conservative voting record aligned with the Republican platform, including sponsorship of bills on parental rights , book restrictions , and "specified concepts" .