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Scott PowersJuly 26, 2018

Under clouds raised by a lawsuit charging that he ran a veterans’ charity fraud, Orange County Republican State Committeeman Paul Paulson has resigned that post. Orange County Republican Executive Committee officials confirmed Thursday that Paulson has resigned, and the party will be filling his position late this summer. “This resolution allows everyone to move on […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2017

One of the Republicans running for Agriculture Commissioner is stepping out of the race and throwing his support behind state Rep. Matt Caldwell in the GOP primary to replace termed-out Adam Putnam. As reported by the Central Florida Post, Orlando businessman Paul Paulson decided to call it quits this week and said he was asking […]

Scott PowersFebruary 13, 2017

Orlando businessman and former lawyer Paul Paulson has seeded his campaign to run for Florida Agriculture Commissioner in 2018 with a $120,000 personal loan. Paulson, a state committeeman with the Orange County Republican Party and 2015 candidate for Orlando mayor, entered the agriculture commissioner race in late December, seeking to succeed fellow Republican Adam Putnam, […]

Ryan RayOctober 13, 2015

A new poll released Tuesday morning shows Mayor Buddy Dyer leading Republican challenger Paul Paulson by a margin of 50 percent to 31 percent in his quest for a fifth term as Orlando’s chief executive. Polling firm St. Pete Polls concluded that UCF medical student “Sunshine” Lunda Grund has also garnered support to the tune of just under 6 percent in her quixotic […]

Frank TorresOctober 9, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson will be getting help on the ground later this month, when Young Republicans from across the state will deploy to Orlando to help his attempt to deny incumbent Buddy Dyer a fifth term as mayor. “I’m incredibly excited that FFYR is doing a deployment to help with the campaign,” said Paulson […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

A new robocall from businessman and veteran Paul Paulson features an endorsement from Barry Goldwater Jr. in a move he hopes will swing votes his way in the Orlando mayoral race. “Hello, this is Barry Goldwater, Jr and I’m calling you on behalf of Paul Paulson, our Republican candidate for Orlando mayor. Paul Paulson is a veteran who […]

Frank TorresOctober 5, 2015

With just a month to go before Orlando chooses a new mayor, businessman and veteran Paul Paulson named Elaine Sarlo as communications director on Monday afternoon. Sarlo, who served as a field coordinator for Americans for Prosperity, also worked on the campaigns of Gov. Rick Scott, Agriculture Secretary Adam Putnam, and state Rep. Rene Plasencia. She’s currently president of […]

Frank TorresSeptember 29, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson says Buddy Dyer is stealing his talking points. Paulson is referring to an email sent out by the Dyer campaign over the weekend that called him a “threat to the progress Orlando has made – and the livelihood of its citizens.” and that the challenger would “steer Orlando backward, away […]

Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Orlando mayoral candidate Paul Paulson named longtime political operative Mike Shirley as campaign manager. Shirley, 32, has served as campaign adviser for several local campaigns including Orange County Commissioner Pete Clark’s upset win three years ago. Additionally, Shirley served as Field Director for then-candidate Rick Scott’s winning 2010 campaign for governor, as well as State Director […]

Frank TorresSeptember 17, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson released a new ad in the Orlando Mayoral race, which aired during the second Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, introducing him to the community he hopes to represent. Paulson is challenging incumbent Buddy Dyer for re-election. “From the people, not the powerful,” the 30-second spot, mentions Paulson’s military service prior to coming to […]

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Paul Paulson resigns Orange County Republican post

Paul Paulson bows out, supports Matt Caldwell for Ag Commissioner

Paul Paulson seeds state Ag Commissioner campaign with $120K

Poll: Buddy Dyer leading Paul Paulson in 50-31 Orlando mayor’s race

Paul Paulson gets help from Florida Young Republicans in Orlando mayoral race

Paul Paulson releases robocall featuring Barry Goldwater Jr. in Orlando Mayor race

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Elaine Sarlo as communications director

Paul Paulson calls Buddy Dyer a “plagiarist,” would take a $1 salary

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Mike Shirley campaign manager

Paul Paulson airs new ad in Orlando mayor race during GOP debate