ICYMI: CHARLES BOOKER BUILDS MOMENTUM AS KENTUCKY’S SENATE RACE HEATS UP

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September XX, 2026
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ICYMI: CHARLES BOOKER BUILDS MOMENTUM AS KENTUCKY’S SENATE RACE HEATS UP

LOUISVILLE, KY — Throughout August, Charles Booker, Kentucky’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has made the rounds of both local and national press. This wave of coverage has further established him as a formidable contender to flip this Senate seat as he leads a campaign focused on improving the lives of all working people, tackling affordability, and addressing corruption in Washington, D.C.

He has participated in a wide range of interviews, speaking to the issues most important to Kentuckians. This includes addressing the threat of data centers to working-class people, along with that of President Trump’s latest round of tariffs. He received top-tier and feature coverage for his comments on ICE’s detainment of Louisville resident Armelle Bondonga. Booker has also been a leading voice calling for transparency and accountability following Mitch McConnell’s disappearance from the US Senate, highlighting the disparity between the healthcare and paid sick leave McConnell enjoys and the experiences of everyday people across the state.

Booker has also maintained an active statewide presence within the political speaking circuit and broader local community. He delivered a rousing speech at the Kentucky Democrats’ annual dinner alongside Governors Andy Beshear and Gretchen Whitmer and appeared again with Beshear at the Franklin County Democrats’ inaugural Capital Democratic Rally, connecting with local press at both events.

While Booker’s recent media coverage spans a variety of subjects, his comments are unified by their focus on the topics most impacting Kentuckians, underscoring his single-minded dedication to helping the people of this great state thrive.

As Booker’s momentum grows, the country is turning its attention to the Kentucky Senate race, and he looks forward to continuing to share his message as the campaign’s final stretch nears.

ICYMI, KEY PRESS CLIPS – A press wrap from recent weeks

NewsNation: Mitch McConnell sold out and chose power over people, Senate candidate says
The Daily Beast: Republicans Called Out for ‘Lies’ Over Missing Mitch McConnell
The Daily Beast: Deep Red MAGA Senate Candidate Scrubs Trump from his Website
The Daily Beast: MAGA Senator Confronted Over Awkward Pro-Choice Donation
New York Magazine: The Ghost of Mitch McConnell Still Runs the Senate
Newsweek: Mitch McConnell MIA for Two Months: Full Timeline and Latest Info
Newsweek: ICE Detains Mom at Green Card Interview as Baby Watches With US Citizen Dad
POLITICO: Everyone is making a U-turn on data centers as public support craters
POLITICO: Why Miller’s Ethics probe may be a bust
Louisville Public Media: Another Kentucky Republican removes Trump’s name from his website ahead of midterms
Louisville Public Media: The major races and proposed constitutional amendment to watch in Kentucky this November
The Courier-Journal: Booker says Kentuckians 'deserve to know' more on McConnell's health
The Courier-Journal: Charles Booker 'disturbed' by Louisville youth leader's detention by ICE
The Courier-Journal: Senate, governor, president? KY Democrats look ahead to next 3 elections
The Courier-Journal: Kentucky Democratic Party hosts Forward Together Dinner. See photos
The Courier-Journal: Cruel and unjust': KY officials react to Louisville mother's ICE detention | Exclusive
Lexington Herald-Leader: As midterm elections approach, KY Democratic candidates rally in Franklin County
Kentucky Lantern: Kentucky Democrats look to midterm elections, governor’s race during annual statewide dinner
Florida Politics: Alex Vindman makes $250K investment in Senate battlegrounds nationwide