2010 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Source Ranking As of
Cook Political Report Leans R November 1 , 2010
Rothenberg Leans R October 29 , 2010
RealClearPolitics Leans R October 19 , 2010
Sabato 's Crystal Ball Leans R October 14 , 2010
CQ Politics Leans R October 20 , 2010
Rasmussen Reports Solid R October 29 , 2010
The New York Times Leaning R October 20 , 2010
General election -- Predictions
The 2010 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 2, 2010 alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Primaries for each respective party were held on May 18, 2010. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Jim Bunning decided to retire instead of seeking a third term. Republican nominee Rand Paul, an ophthalmologist and son of Congressman Ron Paul, won the open seat against Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway.