Former President Obama has endorsed Charles Booker in the Kentucky Senate race, according to a CBS News report. The outlet's summary says Booker is running against Republican Rep. Andy Barr to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.

CBS News published its report on November 1, 2026, according to the publication information attached to the story. The material available for this account consists of the headline and a single-sentence summary, so the full article, including any comments from Obama, Booker, or Barr, was not reviewed.

The summary does not say when the endorsement was made or what reasons Obama gave for backing Booker. It also does not describe the current state of the race, including polling or fundraising. It does not state Booker's party affiliation, although it identifies Barr as a Republican.

The summary's wording, which describes the contest as one to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell, is the only description of the Senate seat available in the source material. The summary does not give further background on the seat, the candidates' records, or the timing of the general election.

Because no other coverage was available for this story, no conflicting accounts are reported here. Readers seeking the endorsement's details, the candidates' positions, or the broader context of the contest should refer to the full CBS News article.

Sources: CBS News: Former President Obama endorses Booker in Kentucky Senate race.