👤 About Charles Booker
Charles Booker is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BOOKER FOR THE COMMONWEALTH, is registered in LOUISVILLE, KY, with SMITH, KRISTAL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.7M raised, $1.4M spent, and $344K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.7M from individuals and $31K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $140K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mitch McConnell.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.7M
Cash on hand$344K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. Senate
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Democrat · $1.7M raised
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2026 candidate profile
Charles Booker
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: Kentucky U.S. Senate
✓ Won 2026 primary
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Biography
Charles Booker is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, BOOKER FOR THE COMMONWEALTH, is registered in LOUISVILLE, KY, with SMITH, KRISTAL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.7M raised, $1.4M spent, and $344K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.7M from individuals and $31K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $140K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mitch McConnell.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDS6KY00385
OfficeKentucky U.S. Senate
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — Kentucky
Primary: May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026