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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE

Charles Booker

Candidate for U.S. Senate · Kentucky

Democratic PartyConfirmed ballot candidate

THE PERSON

Background

Charles Booker’s background includes public administration, nonprofit development and education and equity policy. He completed political-science and legal studies at the University of Louisville.

Roots

  • Career: Public administration; nonprofit development; policy analysis

Education

  • University of Louisville · B.S., political science, 2007; J.D., 2010

Background sources checked October 30, 2026.

THE POLICIES

Where they stand

Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.

Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.

THE ELECTION

Ballot & sources

U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026

Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.

Kentucky Secretary of State · 2026 general-election U.S. Senate candidate filings ↗

The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.