Charles Booker
Charles Booker is a former Kentucky state representative who ran for U.S. Senate in 2020 and 2022. He is the Democratic nominee for the open Senate seat vacated by retiring Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: KY
- Current office: Former Kentucky State Representative
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.A., Western Kentucky University; J.D., University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law
Residence: Louisville, KY
Biography
Charles Booker was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his B.A. from Western Kentucky University and his J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021. He ran in the 2020 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, narrowly losing to Amy McGrath. He ran again in 2022, losing to Republican Rand Paul.
Professional background
Former Kentucky state representative (2019–2021); Attorney
Public service
Kentucky House of Representatives (2019–2021)