Paul Tittl (born November 23, 1961) is an American Republican politician and businessman. From

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, Tittl owns Vacuum & Sew Center and Paintball Paul's. Tittl also served on the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisor and Manitowoc Common Council. In November 2012, Tittl was elected to the

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as a Republican.

Political career

In 2006, Tittl made his first run for public office in challenging incumbent legislator

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, but was defeated. In 2020, Tittl and another Republican legislator,

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, erected a Christmas tree in the capitol rotunda, which had been prohibited by governor

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due to the

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. Additionally, Tittl and Sortwell had erected the display after failing to acquire the proper permits to put up the tree.

Personal life and family

Titltl is married and has two children and three grandchildren.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2006)

Wisconsin Assembly (2012–present)

References

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