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- Charles Booker, a progressive former Kentucky lawmaker, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate seat vacated by Mitch McConnell.
- This marks his third Senate bid in a predominantly Republican state.
- He backs a $40,000 minimum wage for full-time workers and more affordable housing and childcare.
- Democrats frame the campaign within a broader red-state strategy after gubernatorial and special-election wins, eyeing Texas, Alaska, and Ohio.
