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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Personal Background

Cory Booker was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New Jersey. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Stanford University, followed by a Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. Booker began his career in public service by winning a seat on the Municipal Council of Newark, where he proposed initiatives in housing, youth programs, law enforcement, and government transparency. He later served as mayor of Newark, where he implemented significant reforms and community programs. Booker has been a U.S. Senator since 2013, consistently advocating for economic, criminal justice, healthcare, and social justice reforms.

Political Ideas

Cory Booker's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive ideals and pragmatic localism, often surprising in its policy combinations. He champions single-payer healthcare while opposing the abolition of private insurance, revealing a nuanced approach to healthcare reform. His support for deficit reduction and cap and trade taxation alongside a federal job guarantee showcases an ideological agility that balances economic responsibility with social equity. Booker’s advocacy for ending the war on drugs and legalizing cannabis, combined with his support for Israel and a two-state solution, presents a complex foreign and domestic policy stance. This juxtaposition invites deeper inquiry into how he reconciles these seemingly disparate views.

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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