Where Bowling Green Candidates Stand on the Issues: November 3, 2026 Election
What each candidate on the Bowling Green ballot has said, sorted by issue, in their words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. A candidate with nothing on record is listed as such. This page does not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 9, 2026. For every race and candidate, see what's on the ballot in Bowling Green.
Immigration
U.S. Senate
Andy Barr (Republican Party)
Border security: Barr says he supports securing the border, including restarting border-wall construction, hiring more border agents, reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy and ending catch and release. (Andy Barr for Senate)
Charles Booker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Thomas Michael Murphy (Write-In)
No public statement found in our sources.
Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Health care and retirement
U.S. Senate
Andy Barr (Republican Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Charles Booker (Democratic Party)
Health care: Booker says health care is a human right and supports Medicare for All to establish a single-payer health-care system. (Charles Booker for U.S. Senate)
Thomas Michael Murphy (Write-In)
No public statement found in our sources.
Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Energy and utilities
U.S. Senate
Andy Barr (Republican Party)
Energy: He says he wants to support Kentucky energy and bring back coal to create jobs, lower energy costs and attract industries. (Andy Barr for Senate)
Charles Booker (Democratic Party)
Data centers and income: The newspaper described Booker’s platform as including a moratorium on data centers and guaranteed income of at least $45,000 annually for anyone working 40 or more hours per week. (Courier Journal)
Thomas Michael Murphy (Write-In)
No public statement found in our sources.
Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Environment
U.S. Senate
Andy Barr (Republican Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Charles Booker (Democratic Party)
Jobs and environment: His campaign identifies union jobs in every county and clean water and clean air among its priorities. (Charles Booker for U.S. Senate)
Thomas Michael Murphy (Write-In)
No public statement found in our sources.
Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Taxes and spending
U.S. Senate
Andy Barr (Republican Party)
Taxes: He says he supports tax cuts and cites his vote for the 2025 tax legislation known as the Big Beautiful Bill. (Andy Barr for Senate)
Charles Booker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Thomas Michael Murphy (Write-In)
No public statement found in our sources.
Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party)
No public statement found in our sources.