Charles Booker
Candidate for Kentucky U.S. Senate · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Kentucky U.S. Senate · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Kentucky State Board of Elections — May 19, 2026 Official Primary Election Results: KY US Senate Democratic Primary — 'Charles Booker', Democrat, 155,577 votes · read Sep 24, 2026
Sources (3)
- Kentucky State Board of Elections — May 19, 2026 Official Primary Election Results: KY US Senate Democratic Primary — 'Charles Booker', Democrat, 155,577 votes (47%)
- won
- on November 3, 2026 general election ballot
Results
Certified results for Kentucky U.S. Senate
United States Senator
2022 Kenton County General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand PaulRepublican | Republican | 30,057 | 58.8% |
| Charles BookerDemocrat | Democrat | 21,096 | 41.2% |
certified · Kenton County Clerk
United States Senator
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand PaulRepublican | Republican | 913,326 | 61.8% |
| Charles BookerDemocrat | Democrat | 564,311 | 38.2% |
| Charles Lee ThomasonWrite-in | Write-in | 145 | 0.0% |
| Billy Ray WilsonWrite-in | Write-in | 48 | 0.0% |
Certified — Kentucky State Board of Elections / Secretary of State (certified 1/17/2023) · Kentucky State Board of Elections — certified general election results
United States Senator
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch McConnellRepublican | Republican | 1,233,315 | 57.8% |
| Amy McGrathDemocrat | Democrat | 816,257 | 38.2% |
| Brad BarronLibertarian | Libertarian | 85,386 | 4.0% |
| Write-ins (all certified write-in candidates) | 99 | 0.0% |
Certified — Kentucky State Board of Elections / Secretary of State official general election results · Kentucky State Board of Elections — certified general election results
Key Votes
The record
No current public office (West Louisville, 2019-2022)
Holds no current public office per the candidate's own published biography; no official voting record. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Official source · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $1,099,509cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $309,623cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $789,887cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $89,868cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- True Blue Digital$178,860.15
- The Center Of Mass Llc$35,000.00
- Ripple Effect Strategies Llc$30,268.97
- Farley Printing Co Inc$29,920.66
- Sterling Data Company Llc$27,862.99
Campaign finance — Booker For The Commonwealth: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Booker For The Commonwealth: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $1,099,509.09 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $789,886.51 · cash on hand $309,622.58 · debts owed by the committee $89,868.33 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,074,758.80 (98%); PACs and other political committees $24,750.00 (2%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): digital $313,653.92; general consulting $113,602.90; staff, contractors and reimbursements $96,763.51; other $52,763.19; fundraising $45,176.49; direct mail $34,338.45.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Charles
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $1,400–$2,000 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Jun 2, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — Booker for the Commonwealth (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Booker for the Commonwealth). 2 ads since Nov 2024; $1,400–$2,000 (Google creative spend ranges).
Jun 2, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I'm excited to tell my testimony. I'm a preacher's kid. Both my parents are ministers, and when you have a testimony, you have to tell it. This race is one of the most winnable and flippable races in the country because of what we've been doing for years. This is not just showing up at election time”
“I believe we need solutions here, not to kick the can down the field, and what we know is, if we believe healthcare is a human right, everyone should have high-quality healthcare, whether they have enough money in their pocket or not.”
“Absolutely, and what you initially said about Mr. McConnell, who I will replace, is true. He's receiving excellent healthcare. There are a lot of questions swirling around him right now, but one thing is for certain: he's getting the care he needs, and I just believe that every single person deserve”
“I actually, once we got double digits, rested my head briefly because those numbers fluctuate as those final votes come in. But it was a very resounding message that regular people are ready to stand up and take our future back, and I'm proud to be a part of this, man. I'm honored.”
“Because of our commitment to regular people, to fighting and ending poverty, I entered this race with a lot of prayer because I never thought I'd run for anything. We have a chance to win this race based on the leadership that is committed to honoring human rights.”
“As far as party politics go, we've been getting screwed by all of these folks in Washington.”
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“All of our loved ones across Appalachia who have felt ignored and been ignored, that's my story. I know what it feels like to see politicians only come around during election time and don't care about our lives. I dare to believe that we can do something different.”
“I know we are in a moment where so many people are hurting and people are struggling to make ends meet, trying to figure how to afford to keep the lights on, trying to afford taking care of their children, and to just be okay. At the same time, we're watching the government rig the system, with billionaires now on their way to becoming trillionaires, while we have loved ones who are sleeping in the streets.”
“I thank God for the chance to stand alongside and serve all the hard-working people across the commonwealth who believe things can be done.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Charles Booker Has a Plan to Replace Mitch McConnellJul 7, 2026 · Press · Current Affairs
- Kentucky Senate seat is 'most flippable' race, says Democrat candidate Charles BookerMay 19, 2026 · Press · NBC Meet the Press
- Democrat Charles Booker Plans to Follow McConnell Playbook to Win KentuckyMay 16, 2026 · Press · Newsweek
- Democratic U.S. Senate candidates address crowd in HazardFeb 4, 2026 · Press · Hazard Herald
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://charlesbookerky.org/ captured 2026-09-24T21:08:49Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://charlesbookerky.org/
Source: SOS filing and direct fetch
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Kentucky U.S. Senate
- Garland Andy BarrRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
- Christopher Todd CampbellKentucky Party · On the 2026 ballot
- Thomas Michael MurphyParty not on file · Write-in candidate
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. Senate, Kentucky — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Charles Booker" (Democratic Party) on the KY official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · KY official election authority · sourceU.S. Senator · KY-SEN
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · OSINT
Not on file for Charles yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_2tpab9533.
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