Paul Condon

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Paul Condon

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March 18, 2025

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Paul Condon ran in a special election to the Fresno City Council to represent District 5 in California. He lost in the special general election on March 18, 2025.

Condon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Paul Condon's career experience includes working in advertising.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Fresno, California (2025)

General election

Special general election for Fresno City Council District 5

G. Brandon Vang defeated Elizabeth Jonasson-Rosas, Jose Barraza, Paul Condon, and Nickolas Wildstar in the special general election for Fresno City Council District 5 on March 18, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		G. Brandon Vang (Nonpartisan)	50.2	2,324
	Submit photo	Elizabeth Jonasson-Rosas (Nonpartisan)	35.0	1,621
	Submit photo	Jose Barraza (Nonpartisan)	12.3	568
	Submit photo	Paul Condon (Nonpartisan)	2.3	106
		Nickolas Wildstar (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.2	11

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,630
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Fresno, California (2018)

General election

General election for Fresno City Council District 5

Incumbent Luis Chavez defeated Paula Yang in the general election for Fresno City Council District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Luis Chavez (Nonpartisan)	61.4	7,912
	Submit photo	Paula Yang (Nonpartisan)	38.3	4,930
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	42

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,884
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Fresno City Council District 5

Incumbent Luis Chavez and Paula Yang defeated Jose Barraza and Paul Condon in the primary for Fresno City Council District 5 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Luis Chavez (Nonpartisan)	41.0	2,495
✔	Submit photo	Paula Yang (Nonpartisan)	36.4	2,216
	Submit photo	Jose Barraza (Nonpartisan)	18.2	1,105
	Submit photo	Paul Condon (Nonpartisan)	4.5	271

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 6,087
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2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Paul Condon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Condon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ive been living in district five for 25 years and grew up in Fresno my whole life. I graduated from Clovis west highschool in 1994. I worked for Greg morrris and associated for several years,. The I worked for Art labor at big brodcasting inc. for four years. Was a file runner for fresno leagal. I have two kids a son and daughter. I

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• 1.Im real. Im not really a politician but a guy who is sick of people who arent living in our district and city running for city offices.

  2. Ive paid for my campaigns myself because i want to be able to only have to do whats right for all in my district without owing people who paid for me , which is what i cant stand. How is a person spending $100,000 plus for a job only making $60,000 it doesnt make sense other than someone is doing us wrong.

  3. In 2018 ran for city council won all the debated but was just no put on the ballot. Thats right was just left off ballot so no one could vote for me. If thats not elections being rigged. I dont know what is.
• We need a normal person with common sense that will look out for everyone and make decisions without getting a kickback or out of false loyalties. I love this town and will live here after im not in office. I dont have five other jobs like my competition. Who both were just elected in november to offices . So why are they even running. One is married to louis chavez but is so proud didnt take his last name. Vang doesnt live in our district because he is on sanger school board. So how does he qualify for district five?
• Im being blackballed like in 2012,2016,and now in 2025 local media gv wire has not included me. In several articles, and im being left out of only debate for city council and city isnt even having a debate. Because i will destroy my competition. Im the only one with a plan for homeless, fix out freeways they look like crap. And to create jobs without raising taxes. But i am not allowed to show all the work i have done. Again.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fixing our parks and police dept. We cant have people put on hold when calling 911

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Elon musk, would be one, he gives me advice and is fun to talk with.
Or maybe the artist Banksy. Who is an amazing man. I have a lot of famous friends and several billionaires who allow me to ask advice.im funny

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

To not have alternative motived and to look out for those that cant look out for themselves. And look out for elders in our community. My political philosophy is its not my job to police everyone, dont try to take away people rights or liberties under our constitution. Live by example. Be real. Listen to people who have ideas, and be willing to go outside the box.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

A person who actually live in the district and actually know a lot of the people not just the rich who pay for them. They should have not just been elected to other offices. Plus actually got required signatures themselves . Plus have a idea on fixing our parks and clean up our neighborhoods.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Im real. Im never been a sellout. No one can bribe me or allow me to not stand up for whats best for everyone in my city

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Knowing the district and people in it. Actually have kids in our schools. Should be able to communicate without being scared to walk through our neighborhoods. Can communicate and willing to work with other city leaders.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To be know as a guy who loves Fresno. Who against all odds spent his own money to get elected. Actually know most people in my district. That i wanted to help fix our parks. And no one can say I didnt do everything i said i would do i did.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The landing of first space shuttle landing in california desert. My aunt was incharge of all communication so it was awesome.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Tcby worked for bob blackstone. 2 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

Dr, sueses book "oh the places youll go. Because its dr sues telling the world he taught us all he can. Basically good bye . It was his last book and he sent me an autographed copy.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman or flash gordon

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

You only get one shot. By Eminem or send me an angel by my dear friend klaus meine of scorpions who i actually know and is a great friend

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Trying to get elected. Have been left off ballot when i out everything i had only to just be left off ballot. Child custody which was a struggle because of a corrupt judge.,city council person, corrupt police who set me up and court bailiff.

Tell us your favorite joke.

My favorite joke is the people im running against. That they can do and will do more than i will is the only joke ive heard of for a while

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

, klaus meine several judges and the hoa i live in paul

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We absolutely need more government accountability. Thats why im running i want to give people the ability to be heard. Thats why im going to have a website that will have every issue i have to vote on on my site for the people in my district to vote on and say their voice. On the day i have to vote ill press print and vote that way. So i cant screw up.

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