Latest News About Rand Paul Presidential Campaign, 2016

Updated 2026-05-13 22:04

Rand Paul’s 2016 presidential campaign is most notably remembered for launching in April 2015 and then suspending his bid in February 2016 after disappointing results early in the nominating process.[2][4]

Key 2015 launch moment

2016 suspension (after Iowa)

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Kentucky's Rand Paul: "I Am Running For President"

Sen. Rand Paul entered the campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination with a declaration that he's running to "return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government."

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Senator Rand Paul joins 2016 presidential race

Sen. Rand Paul, a tea party favorite and frequent antagonist of leaders of his Republican Party, is ready to test how much change voters want, both for their government and for the GOP.

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