Charles Booker
Coverage of Charles Booker in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. Beshear asks McConnell to update Kentuckians about his health
Governor Andy Beshear requested Senator Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health after he was hospitalized 24 days ago. Beshear emphasized the need for transparency regarding McConnell's condition amid media speculation.
- US Sen. Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital
Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Republican senator from Kentucky, was hospitalized and is receiving care. His spokesperson confirmed the admission but provided no further details about his condition. The article notes his history of health issues over recent years.
- Bluegrass Democrats make their choice to replace McConnell, take on Trump-backed Barr
Charles Booker won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Kentucky and will face Rep. Andy Barr, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Booker aims to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, but faces a challenging race in a state that hasn't had a Democratic senator since 1999. The presidential endorsement is expected to play a significant role in the November contest.
- Bluegrass Democrats make their choice to replace McConnell, take on Trump-backed Barr
Charles Booker won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Kentucky and will face Rep. Andy Barr, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Booker will attempt to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell, while facing historical challenges as a Democrat in Kentucky. The presidential endorsement is expected to play a significant role in the November contest.
- Booker defeats McGrath in Kentucky Democratic Senate primary
Charles Booker won the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary, defeating Amy McGrath. The victory came six years after McGrath narrowly defeated Booker in the primary. Booker is projected to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.
- Live results: Kentucky Senate primary elections
The Kentucky Senate primary elections are underway, with Rep. Andy Barr and former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron leading the GOP field, while former state Rep. Charles Booker and former Senate candidate Amy McGrath dominate the Democratic race. The polls closed at 6 p.m. EDT. The election is to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.