Charles Booker
Charles Booker is the Democratic nominee in the Kentucky U.S. Senate race. $1.1M raised, $790K spent and $310K cash through Jun 30, 2026. Polymarket prices a win at 3%. Forecasters rate the race Safe R.
Campaign finance$1.1M raised
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raised (total receipts) | $1,099,509 |
| Spent (disbursements) | $789,887 |
| Cash on hand | $309,623 |
| Debts owed by campaign | $89,868 |
| Filing covers through | Jun 30, 2026 |
Reported Self-reported to the FEC.
Where the money comes fromindividuals, PACs, party, self
| Source of money | Amount | Share of receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Individual donors | $1,074,759 | 97.7% |
| PACs and other committees | $24,750 | 2.3% |
Donor portrait64% small gifts
By gift size
| Gift size | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $684,838 | 64% |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $51,541 | 5% |
| $500 to $999.99 | $52,005 | 5% |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $70,350 | 7% |
| $2,000 and up | $216,025 | 20% |
By state
| State | Itemized individual money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | $260,572 | 62% |
| CA | $46,978 | 11% |
| NY | $15,882 | 4% |
| MA | $14,701 | 3% |
| DC | $11,775 | 3% |
| VA | $10,415 | 2% |
By employer
| Employer named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | $7,035 |
| Rocketgenius, Inc. | $7,000 |
| Murphy'S Camera | $7,000 |
| Imc | $7,000 |
| Chrysalis Ventures | $7,000 |
| Reel | $7,000 |
| Texas Home Health | $7,000 |
| The Vistria Group | $7,000 |
By occupation
| Occupation named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $26,878 |
| Business Owner | $11,780 |
| Investor | $10,500 |
| Marketing | $8,000 |
| Teacher | $7,925 |
| Sales | $7,500 |
| Software Developer | $7,345 |
| President | $7,285 |
Reported FEC itemized contributions this cycle, fetched 2026-10-15. Itemized means a donor gave over $200 in total. Employer and occupation are what donors report about themselves; “retired”, “homemaker”, “self-employed” and similar non-answers are left out of the employer and occupation lists. It describes who gave, not who votes for the candidate.
This raceSafe R, 3 candidates
Forecasters rate this race Safe R Estimate
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Public attention13,158 views in 30 days
| Candidate | Views, 30 days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Barr | 22,131 | 63% |
| Charles Booker | 13,158 | 37% |
Reported Views of Charles Booker (American politician) on English Wikipedia, 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Views show curiosity, not support.
Elsewhere: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official website · X (Twitter) · links matched through Wikidata and checked against the member or candidate record
Sources and methodWikipedia, FEC, Polymarket
Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Money: official FEC record. Odds: Polymarket.