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DemocratRunning for KY U.S. Senate · 2026
Charles Booker
Former Kentucky state representative
Charles Booker (born October 20, 1984) is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Kentucky . He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives , representing Kentucky's 43rd House district from 2019 to 2021. During his term, he was Kentucky's youngest Black state lawmaker.
Born 1984 · Louisville, Kentucky , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
Charles Booker, a former Kentucky state representative (2019–2021) and Kentucky's youngest Black state lawmaker during his tenure, is seeking the U.S. Senate seat. In polling, he trails opponent Andy Barr, standing at about 38% to Barr's roughly 50%. Market data implies approximately a 10% win probability. Booker has raised about $500,000.
37.9%
Polling average
our aggregate
7%
Win probability
market-implied
$509k
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Booker's money comes from.
A−
88/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans independent — small-dollar reliance is the standout.
0 watch items
Small-dollar reliance100
58% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence88
3% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding70
30% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure95
$25k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
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No legislative record
Roll-call votes and sponsored bills are collected for members of Congress from congress.gov. There is no roll-call source for this office yet.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How they vote
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No party-unity or ideology scores
Party-unity and DW-NOMINATE ideology scores are only available for candidates with a congressional roll-call record.
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2019Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2019–2021
Public favorability
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No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$509k
Raised
$368k
Spent
$140k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
58% small (<$200)39% large indiv.3% PAC
70% in-state · 30% out-of-state (itemized)
Top contributors · bundled by employer / org
THE VISTRIA GROUP
$7k
TEXAS HOME HEALTH
$7k
FRIENDS SCHOOL
$4k
IMC
$4k
UNIVERSITY OF WI
$4k
HJI SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
$4k
Top industries · itemized $
Education$14k
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-04-29 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Race
The contest Booker is running in.
KY · SENATE · 2026safe r
Booker (D) vs Andy Barr (R)
37.9%−11.6 Barr49.5%
Open full race detail →
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Booker and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Will the Democrats win the Kentucky Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Charles Booker (D)
Will the Republicans win the Kentucky Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Andy Barr (R)
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Kentucky?
predictit · Republican Party
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Kentucky?
predictit · Democratic Party
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: BREADWIN · CC BY-SA 4.0 (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Democrat · KY U.S. Senate
Charles Booker
Former Kentucky state representative
Charles Booker (born October 20, 1984) is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Kentucky . He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives , representing Kentucky's 43rd House district from 2019 to 2021. During his term, he was Kentucky's youngest Black state lawmaker.
Where Booker standsRace →
Booker 37.9%Andy Barr 49.5%
Market · wins
7¢
37.9%
Poll avg
7%
Win prob
$509k
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03Charles Booker, a former Kentucky state representative (2019–2021) and Kentucky's youngest Black state lawmaker during his tenure, is seeking the U.S. Senate seat. In polling, he trails opponent Andy Barr, standing at about 38% to Barr's roughly 50%. Market data implies approximately a 10% win probability. Booker has raised about $500,000.
Governing & voting record
—
No legislative record
Roll-call votes and sponsored bills are collected for members of Congress from congress.gov. There is no roll-call source for this office yet.
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2019Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
2019–2021
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Booker's money comes from.
A−
88/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans independent — small-dollar reliance is the standout.
0 watch items
Small-dollar reliance100
58% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence88
3% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding70
30% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure95
$25k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How they vote
—
No party-unity or ideology scores
Party-unity and DW-NOMINATE ideology scores are only available for candidates with a congressional roll-call record.
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$509k
Raised
$368k
Spent
$140k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
58% small (<$200)39% large indiv.3% PAC
70% in-state · 30% out-of-state (itemized)
Top industries · itemized $
Education$14k
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-04-29 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Related prediction markets
All markets →Will the Democrats win the Kentucky Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Charles Booker (D)
Will the Republicans win the Kentucky Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Andy Barr (R)
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Kentucky?
predictit · Republican Party
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Kentucky?
predictit · Democratic Party
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: BREADWIN · CC BY-SA 4.0 (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)