Rand Paul Says Wife is Against a 2016 Run There's at least one member of Sen. Rand Paul's family who isn't quite on board just yet with a 2016 run - and that's his wife. After a speech at the Detroit Economic Club today, Paul, a Republican senator from Kentucky, was asked whether he plans to run in 2016, and he revealed his wife's displeasure with the idea of a run for the White House. Where's my cellphone? Can I call my wife? Paul joked. There's two votes in my family. My wife has both of them, and both of them are "no" votes right now. If I'm a very able politician, I'll tell you in a year whether I'm able to persuade my wife. Right now, I don't know yet, but I thank you for your interest," he added. Paul has been frank in admitting he is considering a 2016 presidential bid and has said he is discussing the option with his wife and family. Paul was in Detroit to discuss his economic plan that would lower taxes for economically distressed areas like Detroit.