Cory Booker

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Cory A. Booker

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth April 27, 1969 (Age: 57)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Cory Booker holds a robust educational background, having earned a BA in political science and an MA in sociology from Stanford University, followed by a Rhodes Scholarship to The Queen's College, Oxford, and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. His early career included roles as a staff attorney and program coordinator, where he demonstrated a commitment to social justice. Booker's leadership capabilities were evident in his election to the Municipal Council of Newark and subsequently as Mayor of Newark, where he implemented significant reforms. His professional expertise spans from managing institutional risk in high-finance to public service, showcasing a versatile skill set.

Political Ideas

Cory Booker's political identity is marked by a unique blend of progressive ideals and pragmatic coalition-building, often surprising allies with unexpected policy convergences. His legislative initiatives, such as the American Opportunity Accounts Act, reflect a deeply rooted commitment to addressing systemic racial inequalities. Booker's advocacy for environmental justice and criminal justice reform reveals a strategic focus on protecting marginalized communities, while his bipartisan efforts on criminal justice signal a willingness to bridge ideological divides. His rhetorical style consistently emphasizes community and collective action, framing issues in a way that underscores the importance of unity in achieving justice.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate
ACTIVE

Election History

New Jersey Senate

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Justin Murphy , Michael Murphy

New Jersey Senate Democrat Primary

Unopposed

Win
2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Jersey

2,541,239 votes (57.23%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Member
Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research
Member
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
Member
Foreign Relations
Member
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Member
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Member
Judiciary
Member
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
Member
Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism
Member
Subcommittee on the Constitution
Member
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
2014: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from New Jersey

1,043,866 votes (55.84%)

Win
2013: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate special election in New Jersey

740,742 votes (54.90%)

Win
2013: New Jersey State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate special election in New Jersey – Democratic primary

216,936 votes (59.20%)

Win
2006: Newark City Mayor
ELECTED

Election History

Newark mayoral election

32,134 votes (72.10%)

Win
2002: Newark City Mayor

Election History

Newark mayoral election

24,869 votes (46.50%)

Loss