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November 2, 2026

What They’re Saying: High-Profile Endorsements Draw Eyes to Charles Booker’s U.S. Senate Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 2, 2026 Contact: media@charlesbooker.org

LOUISVILLE, KY — Following an endorsement from former President Barack Obama, eyes have increasingly turned to Charles Booker’s U.S. Senate campaign in Kentucky. In addition to extensive national and statewide press coverage, including in Associated Press, CBS News, and The Courier-Journal, leading political commentators are chiming in.

The former president’s endorsement, as well as those of high-profile Governors, Senators, and members of the U.S. House of Representatives, have made clear what Kentuckians have known all along: this seat is in play, and the Commonwealth is ready for change.

This follows previous social amplification from top political influencers and accounts, including COURIER, Nathan Jun, and Elizabeth Booker Houston, which have reached millions of combined followers to help Booker spread his message across Kentucky and the country.

Booker will spend Election Eve making a final push on the trail, including a meet-and-greet at Kentucky State University, and connecting with voters who are ready to put people over politics and common sense over corruption.

ICYMI, KEY SOCIAL CLIPS

  • President Obama’s Endorsement
    • Ford News (117.3K Followers)
      • “Former President Barack Obama endorsing Charles Booker in a deep red state to replace Mitch McConnell means internal polling either shows Booker ahead or within margin of error.”
    • Kyle Kulinski, Political Commentator and Media Host (562.7K Followers)
      • “The internals must be bonkers man”
    • VoteHub (109.1K Followers)
      • “NEW — CBS News reports former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic Senate nominee Charles Booker in Kentucky, two days before Election Day. Booker is running against Republican Rep. Andy Barr to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.”
    • Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants (79.7K Followers)
      • “This means @Booker4KY is surging & we have a chance to send another working class hero to the United States Senate. I know Charles Booker. He represents Kentucky with one of the biggest ❤️s I’ve ever known. He’s never let up making sure the unseen are seen. Lean in rn to help.”
    • Brian Baez, Political Commentator (90.6K Followers)
      • “I been said…WATCH OUT FOR CHARLES BOOKER IN KENTUCKY!”
    • Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter (77.1K Followers)
      • Reposted endorsement news
    • Kevin Ortega-Rojas, Here’s Why w/ Kevin Ortega-Rojas (526K Followers)
      • “President Barack Obama endorsed Democrat Charles Booker for U.S. Senate in Kentucky on Sunday. On Election Day, voters will decide on a successor to replace Senator Mitch McConnell.”
  • High-Level Additional Amplification
    • The Breakfast Club (2.6M Followers)
      • Highlight Booker’s appearance on program
    • COURIER (1.1M Followers)
      • Spotlighted Booker’s campaign
    • Nathan Jun, Data Analyst and Political Personality (871K Followers)
      • Interviewed Booker in-person
    • Elizabeth Booker Houston, Political Comedian (812K)
      • “I'm so excited to travel to Louisville, KY! This Colonel approves.”
    • RogueDNC (395K Followers)
      • Amplified Booker’s debate performance against Andy Barr
    • Ken Martin, Democratic National Committee Chair (96.7K Followers)
      • Posted about joining Booker at labor union rally on the trail
  • Additional Support
    • Erin Petrey, Former U.S. House Candidate (6.8K Followers)
      • “Kentucky is my home. Kentucky is who I am. Kentucky will always be an intrinsic part of my identity. And that’s why I ran for Congress: to give Kentucky a better shot at a more equitable and just future. That future is still within grasp and together, we will make that future a reality. And that’s why on Tuesday, I am voting for @booker4ky and @zachdembo. I’ve knocked hundreds of doors for them both as well as other candidates at the local and state level.”
    • Rebecca Patrick-Howard, Author (98.9K Followers)
      • “For anyone following the Kentucky Senate race... Tonight our local, very small, very rural high school is hosting a candidate debate. (It's a student led and student monitored debate.) It's a really big deal. Local offices and statewide offices. Andy Barr will not be there. Charles Booker will. I am assuming it's because Barr assumes that he's already won our area. The fact that Booker is coming even without a debate partner speaks volumes.”
    • Sara Bradley, Professional Chef (28K Followers)
      • “vote early, kentucky! vote @booker4ky @mcvickerforkentucky @williamsforky1. we deserve representatives who care about us. folks who will stand up for us, listen when we speak, and show up when it matters. let’s make our voices heard. 🗳️”
    • Sidney A. Prescott, Podcaster (2.2K Followers)
      • “Kentucky, let's talk about Charles Booker and Andy Barr. Charles Booker grew up in poverty, understands the cost of living with Type 1 diabetes, and served in the Kentucky legislature. He supports higher wages, expanded healthcare, protecting Medicaid, and strengthening Social Security and Medicare. Andy Barr has been in Congress since 2013. He supported legislation cutting federal Medicaid spending, favors tax cuts and deregulation, and receives contributions from corporate and industry PACs.”

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