Kentucky · U.S. Senate in Kentucky · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Charles Booker
Democratic
Former state representative (2019–2021), nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022 and candidate in 2020
2026 race · U.S. Senate in Kentucky
1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R
2% chance of winning · race rated Solid R
● Charles Booker● Andy Barr
Background
- Experience
- State legislature
- Past races on file
- 2 (1 won)
Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in Kentucky, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2022Lost
U.S. Senate Nov 8, 2022
D · 38.2% · 564,231 votes
- 2018Won
House of Representatives · HD-43 Nov 6, 2018
D · 76.5% · 10,798 votes
Fundraising
- Raised
- $1.7M
- From individuals
- $1.7M
- Spent
- $1.4M
- Cash on hand
- $343.9K
Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.
Opponents in 2026
- Andy BarrRepublican