FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2026
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Louisville, KY — Upon winning the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate in Kentucky, former State Rep. Charles Booker issued the following statement:
“Kentucky, I love you. I cannot thank you enough. We locked arms and began the hard work of building a Kentucky that works for all of us, not just a special few. We are building a Kentucky where the dignity of work is respected by paying folks a living wage. Where we all have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.
Tonight, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we get back to work because we still have more work ahead, and together, we are going to make history. This is a campaign for every Kentuckian: Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, first-time voters, and forgotten voters. No matter your political background, your faith, your class, your zip code, or where you call home, this campaign is for you. It’s for our farmers, small business owners, students, teachers, seniors, retirees, working families, and everyone from the Hood to the Holler.
We are building a broad coalition of Kentucky voters who are fed up with politics as usual, tired of being left behind, and ready for something different. This is for all of our families and for the future. We are going to flip this seat in November and when we do that, we’re going to flip the U.S. Senate, and we are finally going to make sure the government we pay for works for us.”
To watch Booker’s acceptance speech, click here.
For more information about Charles Booker for U.S. Senate, please visit www.charlesbooker.org