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DemocratKentucky SenateParty nominee

Charles Booker

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
47.98Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Raw Leadership Score55.56
Friction-7.58
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
4.80/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. Charles Booker has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)98%
PAC / corporate2%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Determination

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Focus on the Common Good

Articles: 43 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.759

Top sources

https://eu.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/01/21/elon-musk-10-million-nate-morris-pac-us-senate-kentucky/88280347007/https://eu.courier-journal.com/story/News/politics/elections/2026/01/21/nate-morris-elon-musk-10-million-donation-kentucky-senate-election-impact/88262540007/https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-04-28/three-democrats-seeking-kentuckys-u-s-senate-seat-make-their-cases-at-paducah-forum

Transparency

Articles: 19 · Bias weight: 0.968x

Weighted score0.758

Resilience & Endurance

Articles: 24 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.753

Visionary Thinking

Articles: 23 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.744

Leadership frictions

Corruption / Dishonesty

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.800

Arrogance / Narcissism

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.700

Blame-shifting

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.700

Cowardice

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.700

Manipulativeness

Articles: 3 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.653