2022 Kentucky Senate Election
News coverage of the Kentucky Senate election. See the race between Rand Paul, polling at 55%, and Charles Booker, polling at 39%. Rand Paul has been the Senator from Kentucky since 2010. See their news, bias in the media coverage and more in our Kentucky election page. See other states and more information on our 2022 U.S. Senate page.
Top Kentucky Candidates
Republican CandidateRand Paul Polls: 55% Sample: 625Percentage of News: 91%
News Diet Breakdown
Left: 36%
14%
Right: 50%
Democrat CandidateCharles Booker Polls: 39% Sample: 625Percentage of News: 9%
News Diet Breakdown
Left: 78%
17%
Coverage Breakdown
Coverage Breakdown is based on the number of articles published per candidate.
Rand Paul
Charles Booker
Top 2022 Kentucky Senate Election News
Europe · WashingtonMitch McConnell led a delegation of Republicans to war-torn Ukraine. The visit comes just after Republican Senator Rand Paul stonewalled a $40 billion aid package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a separate delegation of high-profile Democrats to Ukraine two weeks ago. The secret visits underscore the bipartisan support for Ukraine's sovereignty shared by Washington.See the Story
Rand Paul objection delays $40 billion Ukraine aid package
39% Center coverage: 57 sources
US & Canada · KentuckyKentucky U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker (D) stands with a noose around his neck in a new campaign ad criticizing his opponent, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), for holding up legislation in 2020 that would have made lynching a federal hate crime in America, the Louisville Courier Journal reports.See the Story
Kentucky Senate candidate wears noose in ad to highlight history of lynching
50% Left coverage: 24 sources
US & Canada · LouisvilleRand Paul coasted to victory over five little-known Republican challengers in his pursuit of another term. Booker, a Black former state lawmaker, defeated three primary opponents to become the latest nominee to try to break Kentucky Democrats' long losing streak in U.S. Senate races. Kentucky hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since Wendell Ford in 1992.See the Story
Paul-Booker fall matchup set in Kentucky Senate race
43% Center coverage: 14 sources
Latest 2022 Kentucky Senate Election News
US & Canada · WashingtonSen. Rand Paul got flak for his comments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Paul pointed out that Russia's attacks, in the recent past, have been on countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. His comments came during a congressional hearing with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.See the Story
Rand Paul and Blinken spar over Putin invading countries that ‘were part of Russia’
88% Left coverage: 17 sources
Europe · WashingtonThe Senate overwhelmingly voted to move toward passage of $40 billion in aid to Ukraine. The package of military and humanitarian assistance has been held up by Senator Rand Paul. Paul is among a group of Republicans who have begun pushing back against further assistance. The bill includes $19.7 billion for the Defense Department, more than $3 billion above the level asked.See the Story
Senate advances $40 billion Ukraine aid package
67% Right coverage: 12 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonU.S. Sen. Rand Paul promised Saturday to wage a vigorous review into the origins of the coronavirus if Republicans retake the Senate and he lands a committee chairmanship.See the Story
Sen. Rand Paul wants to investigate origins of COVID-19
54% Center coverage: 13 sources
Europe · WashingtonDuring an interview with Mobile, AL radio FM Talk 106.5, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) likened the expenditures for Ukraine to any other government expenditures, which he said all contribute to government debt.See the Story
Rand Paul: 'We Can't Endlessly Supply' Ukraine with Weapons
100% Right coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonDr Anthony Fauci pushed back against “absurd” claims from Senator Rand Paul in a Thursday hearing about Covid, as the Kentucky Republican tried to argue there wasn’t enough proof for government recommendations that children should get coronavirus booster shots.See the Story
Dr Fauci accuses Rand Paul of ‘absurd exaggeration’ over claims about booster shots
75% Right coverage: 8 sources
Charles Booker · KentuckyKentucky Democrat Charles Booker appears on camera with a noose around his neck to condemn Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul for blocking anti-lynching legislation. The new online ad comes with a warning about its content. Paul co-sponsored a new version of the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act that cleared Congress this year and was signed into law by President Joe Biden.See the Story
Kentucky Democrat wears noose in new ad attacking Rand Paul
34% Center coverage: 6 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonThe Senate Health Committee held a hearing regarding the ongoing federal response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Doctor Anthony Fauci appeared before the panel virtually Thursday, shortly after he tested positive for the virus himself. This didn't stop the 81-year-old from sharing a heated exchange with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul.See the Story
'Why Don't You Let Us Know?' Sen. Paul Presses Fauci on Royalty Payments
80% Right coverage: 5 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonEleven GOP senators on Monday voted against advancing a nearly $40 billion aid package for Ukraine despite significant bipartisan support. The Republican senators opposed to the plan were Marsha Bl…See the Story
The 11 Senate Republicans who opposed advancing aid for Ukraine
50% Left coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonRight has accused leaker of inciting violence See the Story
Rand Paul wants lie detector test to find who leaked memo on overturning Roe v Wade
67% Right coverage: 3 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonRampant inflation is a major concern Paul said he has with the billSee the Story
US aid to Ukraine borrowed from China: Rand Paul
100% Right coverage: 2 sources
Rand PaulNFIB announced the endorsement today at a campaign event held at NFIB member small business Hitching Post Inn in Louisville. Senator Paul has worked on pro-small business legislation, delivered historic tax cuts, and has been a long-time defender against burdensome regulations. The endorsement is issued from NFIB FedPAC, NFIB's political action committee.See the Story
Kentucky Small Business Community Endorses Senator Rand Paul for Re-Election
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Rand Paul · FranklinU.S. Sen. Rand Paul discussed crime, the economy and government spending during a June 21 stop in Franklin.See the Story
Senator Rand Paul speaks in Franklin
Rand Paul · Kentucky“By turning a blind eye to the state of Kentucky, they are just giving up,” said Denise Gray, former deputy political director for Amy McGrath’s campaign.See the Story
He Says He Can Beat Rand Paul. Why Are Dems Ignoring Him?
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering 2022 Kentucky Senate Election?2022 Kentucky Senate Election often is covered by Right Media sources.
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