LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Rand Paul, a political newcomer and son of libertarian U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, was projected the winner Tuesday in the U.S. Senate race in Kentucky.
Since the seat is now held by a Republican, Jim Bunning, Paul's victory does not change the balance of power in the Senate. But it was a blow to Democrats who had hoped Paul, a Tea Party favorite who defeated an establishment Republican in the primary, would lose in the general election.