2026 Elections · Kentucky

Kentucky Senate Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. Senate candidate in Kentucky, with FEC campaign finance, where they stand on the issues, and a side-by-side comparison.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky in 2026?

Andy Barr (Republican), Charles Booker (Democratic) and Christopher Campbell (OTHER).

  • Andy BarrRepublican✓ Verified
    $12.0M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Charles BookerDemocratic✓ Verified
    $1.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Christopher CampbellOTHER✓ Verified
    $7K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Charles Booker supports cutting taxes for working and middle-class families and defends workers' rights to organize for better wages and benefits 1. He also supports making healthcare affordable by restoring ACA subsidies and backs Medicare for All, viewing healthcare as a human right 56. Andy Barr supports tax cuts and investments that create jobs, including securing a $1B investment from Apple in Kentucky, and opposes mandatory union membership, calling it 'employee freedom' 23. He also supports expanding healthcare access for veterans and has worked on legislation to improve veterans’ health benefits 7. Christopher Campbell supports labor unions and workers' rights to safe environments and quality pay 4. He supports Medicare For All as a basic human right and proposes establishing free medical care for all 89. Campbell aims to reduce defense spending to about 1% of GDP by cutting military aid and consolidating bases 13.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAndy BarrRepublicanCharles BookerDemocraticChristopher CampbellOTHER
Economy & Jobs

Barr supports tax cuts and investments that create jobs, including securing a $1B investment from Apple in Kentucky.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Barr supports the Employee Rights Act and opposes mandatory union membership, calling it 'employee freedom.'

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Booker supports cutting taxes for working and middle-class families, lowering costs for necessities, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and defending workers' rights to organize for better wages and benefits.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Campbell supports labor unions and workers' rights to safe environments, quality pay, benefits, and grievance processes, emphasizing labor as the economy's foundation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Charles Booker supports cutting taxes for working and middle-class families, lowering costs for necessities, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and defending workers' rights to organize for better wages and benefits 1. Andy Barr supports tax cuts and investments that create jobs, including securing a $1B investment from Apple in Kentucky, and he supports the Employee Rights Act while opposing mandatory union membership, which he calls 'employee freedom' 23. Christopher Campbell supports labor unions and workers' rights to safe environments, quality pay, benefits, and grievance processes, emphasizing labor as the economy's foundation 4.
Healthcare

Barr supports expanding healthcare access for veterans and has championed legislation to improve veterans’ health benefits and disability claims processing.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Booker supports making healthcare affordable for all Kentuckians by restoring ACA subsidies, supporting a state public option, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting access to reproductive healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Booker supports Medicare for All, saying most Kentuckians view health care as a human right.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Campbell supports Medicare For All as a basic human right and believes it will save taxpayers trillions while improving national health and productivity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Campbell proposes establishing free medical care for all.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Charles Booker supports making healthcare affordable by restoring ACA subsidies, backing a state public option, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting reproductive healthcare access 1. He also supports Medicare for All, viewing healthcare as a human right 2. Andy Barr supports expanding healthcare access for veterans and has worked on legislation to improve veterans’ health benefits and disability claims processing 3. Christopher Campbell supports Medicare for All as a basic human right and believes it will save taxpayers money while improving health and productivity 4. He also proposes establishing free medical care for all 5.
Immigration

Barr supports strong border security measures including deporting all criminal illegal immigrants and funding border enforcement.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Barr says securing the border is a top priority and is compatible with America remaining a nation of immigrants.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Barr strongly supports law enforcement, opposes defunding police, and has secured funding and legislation to protect officers and enhance public safety.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Campbell emphasizes the need to guard against the military-industrial complex's influence to protect liberties and democratic processes.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Andy Barr strongly supports law enforcement, opposes defunding police, and has secured funding and legislation to protect officers and enhance public safety 1. Christopher Campbell emphasizes the need to guard against the military-industrial complex's influence to protect liberties and democratic processes 2.
Abortion

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No public position found. Check their site ↗

Campbell supports autonomous control over one's body, including reproductive rights, viewing reproductive care as healthcare and constitutionally protected.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Taxes & Government Spending

Barr supports cutting taxes for all Kentuckians and voted for the largest tax cut in American history in 2025.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Campbell aims to reduce defense spending to about 1% of GDP by cutting military aid, consolidating bases, and banning defense contractor lobbyists.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Andy Barr supports cutting taxes for all Kentuckians and voted for the largest tax cut in American history in 2025 1. Christopher Campbell aims to reduce defense spending to about 1% of GDP by cutting military aid, consolidating bases, and banning defense contractor lobbyists 2.
Energy & Environment

Barr opposes Biden’s war on energy and supports revitalizing Kentucky coal to create jobs and lower energy costs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Barr's campaign says local communities, not Washington, should decide whether to allow data centers.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Booker supports lowering energy costs through legislation, expanding federal grants for energy efficiency, protecting coal miners' benefits, funding mine cleanup, and endorsing an all-of-the-above energy strategy with u…

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Booker says Kentucky can host data-center development while still protecting jobs, sustainable energy and low utility bills for residents.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Campbell advocates for a Constitutional Green Amendment to ensure government duty to a safe environment and opposes carbon credit purchases that allow continued pollution.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Campbell calls for new constitutional amendments to advance environmental protections.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Foreign Policy & Defense

Barr opposed a war-powers resolution limiting presidential authority on Iran, saying he won't block the commander-in-chief's ability to respond to nuclear or missile threats.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Campbell wants to cut the military budget by two-thirds and close a majority of the roughly 800 U.S. overseas military bases.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Andy Barr opposed a war-powers resolution that would limit presidential authority on Iran, emphasizing he will not block the commander-in-chief's ability to respond to nuclear or missile threats 1. Christopher Campbell advocates for cutting the military budget by two-thirds and closing most of the approximately 800 U.S. overseas military bases 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Charles Booker supports cutting taxes for working and middle-class families, lowering costs for necessities, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and defending workers' rights to organize for better wages and benefits. Andy Barr supports tax cuts and investments that create jobs, including securing a $1B investment from Apple in Kentucky, and he supports the Employee Rights Act while opposing mandatory union membership, which he calls 'employee freedom'. Christopher Campbell supports labor unions and workers' rights to safe environments, quality pay, benefits, and grievance processes, emphasizing labor as the economy's foundation.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Charles Booker supports making healthcare affordable by restoring ACA subsidies, backing a state public option, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting reproductive healthcare access. He also supports Medicare for All, viewing healthcare as a human right. Andy Barr supports expanding healthcare access for veterans and has worked on legislation to improve veterans’ health benefits and disability claims processing. Christopher Campbell supports Medicare for All as a basic human right and believes it will save taxpayers money while improving health and productivity. He also proposes establishing free medical care for all.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Andy Barr strongly supports law enforcement, opposes defunding police, and has secured funding and legislation to protect officers and enhance public safety. Christopher Campbell emphasizes the need to guard against the military-industrial complex's influence to protect liberties and democratic processes.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Andy Barr supports cutting taxes for all Kentuckians and voted for the largest tax cut in American history in 2025. Christopher Campbell aims to reduce defense spending to about 1% of GDP by cutting military aid, consolidating bases, and banning defense contractor lobbyists.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Andy Barr opposed a war-powers resolution that would limit presidential authority on Iran, emphasizing he will not block the commander-in-chief's ability to respond to nuclear or missile threats. Christopher Campbell advocates for cutting the military budget by two-thirds and closing most of the approximately 800 U.S. overseas military bases.