Rand Paul is the Republican U.S. Senator from Kentucky, in office since 2011.
Current term began January 3, 2023. In the Senate since January 5, 2011.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Chairman)
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Rand Paul holds a Class 3 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2028, when voters across Kentucky choose who fills it.
Kentucky
Rand Paul is one of two U.S. Senators for Kentucky, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Kentucky congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 295 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Rand Paul next up for election?
This seat is a Class 3 Senate seat, next up for election in 2028. Every voter in Kentucky takes part in that race.
What committees does Rand Paul serve on?
Rand Paul serves on the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
How do I contact Rand Paul?
You can reach the office of Rand Paul by phone at 202-224-4343 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 295 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.