Charles Booker

Democratic · U.S. Senate, Kentucky
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Charles Booker

Democratic · Candidate for U.S. Senate, Kentucky

Former state representative (2019–2021), nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022 and candidate in 2020.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: kentucky.com

Charles Booker earned a B.S. in political science and a J.D. from the University of Louisville in 2007 and 2010, respectively.

Also running: Andy Barr (R) · Christopher Campbell (I)

Where Booker stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Energy & environment

Lowering the Price at the Pump

According to AAA Kentucky, the average price for regular unleaded is $4.13 per gallon, up from roughly $2.79 a year ago, all because of an unnecessary war we didn't ask for that I would fight to end on day one.
Original: charlesbookerky.org/policies (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Stopping Data Centers in Kentucky

I would support a national moratorium on all new AI data center construction.
Original: charlesbookerky.org/policies (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Jobs, wages & cost of living

Making Life More Affordable

Growing Kentucky Small Businesses Small businesses are the backbone of Kentucky’s economy, from the corner store to the family distillery. Read the full plan
Original: charlesbookerky.org/policies (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Growing Kentucky Small Businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of Kentucky’s economy, from the corner store to the family distillery.
Original: charlesbookerky.org/policies (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Infrastructure & transportation

Building Kentucky’s Infrastructure

Every Kentuckian should be able to build a good life, no matter where they live.
Original: charlesbookerky.org/policies (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Other priorities

A Fair Shot for Every Kentuckian

The bills do not ask whether a family is a Democrat, Republican, or Independent.
Original: charlesbookerky.org/policies (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Voting record

Charles Booker is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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