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Rand Paul
U.S. senator from Kentucky; 2016 presidential candidate.
Latest move
No major news found in the last 7 days.Said in a statement to the Daily Caller that "Republicans need to offer balanced budgets and end the Iran War and the Trade wars" to win back voters. dailycaller.com ↗ · Nov 6
Are they running in 2028?
Considering a run and said he would "look at" it after the midterms.
en.wikipedia.org ↗ · Aug 2026
Where Rand Paul stands
12 of 12 issues have a clear enough record to place on our scale. Dates show how recent each source is, and older statements may not reflect current views.
Cost of living
Tied rising grocery prices to federal deficits, saying "the value of your dollar is shrinking."
More gov. supportMore free market
lpm.org ↗ · Apr 2024
Health care
Introduced a 2025 bill to open HSAs to all and expand association health plans: "we need more choice and competition."
Public optionPrivate choice
paul.senate.gov ↗ · Dec 2025 · washingtonexaminer.com ↗ Dec 2025
Immigration
Proposed an amendment ending automatic birthright citizenship for children of parents who are not citizens, permanent residents or lawfully present service members.
Expand pathwaysStricter limits
washingtonexaminer.com ↗ · Apr 2026
Abortion
Reintroduced the Defund Planned Parenthood Act in 2025, saying "Life begins at conception."
Protect accessRestrict access
paul.senate.gov ↗ · Jan 2025 · washingtonexaminer.com ↗ Jan 2025
Taxes
Said "I want the tax cuts to be permanent" while opposing the 2025 tax-and-spending bill's debt ceiling increase.
Fund programsCut taxes
foxnews.com ↗ · Jun 2025 · cbsnews.com ↗ Jun 2025
Crime & safety
Introduced the FAIR Act with Sen. Booker in 2024 to limit civil asset forfeiture and raise the government's burden of proof.
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused
paul.senate.gov ↗ · Dec 2024
Education
Reintroduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education; his SCHOOL Act would let federal education funds follow students to public, private, charter or home schools.
More public fundingMore school choice
paul.senate.gov ↗ · Mar 2025
Climate & energy
Introduced a 2024 resolution with Sen. Ricketts to overturn what he called "Biden's EV mandates."
Faster clean-energy shiftPrioritize energy costs
paul.senate.gov ↗ · May 2024
Foreign policy
Opposes the use of force in Venezuela and the cartel strikes.
More engaged abroadFocus at home
nbcnews.com ↗ · Jan 2026
Trade & tariffs
Says tariffs are taxes only Congress should impose; introduced a bill requiring congressional approval and backed blocking Canada tariffs.
Open tradeTariffs to protect industry
newstribune.com ↗ · Feb 2026
Guns
Led an April 2026 Senate hearing on what he called "growing threats" by the government to restrict gun rights.
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights
spectrumnews1.com ↗ · Apr 2026
AI & technology
Blocked quick passage of a 2026 AI safety bill: "it would be crazy to get on the floor one day and regulate an entire industry."
More regulationFewer rules
foxnews.com ↗ · Sep 2026
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