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Barr, Booker Clash in Kentucky Senate Debate
Republican Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker faced off in their only planned debate for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat, as Mitch McConnell prepares to retire. Barr is widely favored in the traditionally Republican state, while Booker argues voter discontent could make the race competitive.
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About Charles Booker
Charles Booker Jr. is an American politician who served from 2019 to 2021 as the Kentucky state representative for the 43rd House district. He is the Democratic nominee for the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky.
Everything about Charles Booker →- Occupation
- politician, writer
- Position held
- member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 20, 1984
- Website
- https://charlesbooker.org/