Obama endorses Kentucky Democrat Charles Booker for open Senate seat
The gist
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democrat Charles Booker ahead of Kentucky's Senate election against Republican Rep. Andy Barr.
The seat is open after Mitch McConnell's retirement, and the race is closely watched.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Booker won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitch McConnell.
- Jul 29, 2026The AFGE union endorsed Booker for U.S. Senate in the November election.
- Aug 15, 2026Booker spoke at the Kentucky Democratic Party's annual Forward Together Dinner.