U.S. Senate · Kentucky
Sen. Rand Paul (R)
Represents Kentucky, in office since Jan. 3, 2023. Official site
$15.65spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2022 general election
- This race$15.65
- Opponent$4.43
- KY average$23.61
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 24 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2022 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand Paul (R), won | 913,326 (61.8%) | $23,127,822 | $15.65 |
| Charles Booker (D) | 564,311 (38.2%) | $6,549,782 | $4.43 |
Total votes cast: 1,477,830. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImmigrationDetention contractors | GEO Group PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Policing & prisonsPrison and detention companies | GEO Group PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
KY’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2022 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.