— Rand Paul is projected to serve Kentucky within the U.S. Senate for six extra years.
Paul has gained a 3rd time period within the U.S. Senate, in line with a projection by LEX 18. Senator Paul is projected to earn extra votes in Kentucky over his progressive challenger, Democrat Charles Booker.
Paul was first elected in 2010. In two Senate phrases, Paul has gained nationwide recognition whereas selling restricted authorities and restraint in U.S. overseas coverage. Senator Paul has additionally frequently denounced what he views as authorities overreach in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Booker, Paul's challenger, is the primary Black Kentuckian to safe the state's Democratic nomination for the Senate. In 2020, he barely misplaced the Democratic Senate major to an establishment-backed rival, Amy McGrath. McGrath misplaced to Sen. Mitch McConnell within the normal election.
Paul ran a collection of tv advertisements this marketing campaign touting his Senate file and conservative credentials. Booker relied primarily on social media and grassroots organizing.
Kentucky hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since Wendell Ford in 1992.