Paul Scott

Paul Lynwood Scott is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives who has represented the 111th district (covering parts of Cleveland and Rutherford counties) since 2025. He was first elected to the seat in 2024. A pastor from Ellenboro, North Carolina, he previously served on the Rutherford County Board of Education from 2022 to 2024.

Early life and education Scott was born and raised in a small rural town in Hillsborough County, Florida, where he spent his youth involved in family, church, and school activities. He was ordained by his home church, the First Baptist Church of Riverview, Florida.

In 2024, Scott ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent the newly open 111th district, following the retirement of longtime incumbent Tim Moore. He won the four-way Republican primary and went on to defeat his Democratic opponent in the November general election.

Scott assumed office on January 1, 2025. In the legislature, Scott’s stated priorities include support for constitutional rights, strengthening education, confronting drug addiction in communities, and prioritizing law-abiding citizens.

2022

Committee assignments

2025-2026 session Standing and Select Committees: Alcohol Beverage Control Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs Finance Health Blockchain and Digital Assets Helene Recovery