(WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear endorsed Charles Booker, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, on Monday.
“Charles Booker understands Kentucky because he has lived the same struggles facing too many families across our commonwealth. He is the candidate who can bring people together to flip this Senate seat,” said Beshear. “He knows what it means to fight for all working people, safer communities, better health care, good-paying jobs, and a government that puts people first.”
Booker was honored to accept the endorsement.
“I am honored to have Gov. Beshear’s support as we continue to build the momentum needed to flip this Senate seat,” Booker said. “Having worked alongside the governor, I’ve seen firsthand how he centers the needs of all working Kentuckians every day. Gov. Beshear is a man of dignity, decency, and integrity, whose love for our state and faith in our democracy guide his decision-making. He understands that for too long, far too many Kentuckians have been left behind, and that real solutions are needed within the halls of our nation’s Capitol.
Booker will face Rep. Andy Barr in November’s general election.