Cory Booker

Cory Booker is an influential American politician currently serving as the senior United States Senator from New Jersey, a position he has held since 2013. As a member of the Democratic Party, he is notable for being the first African-American U.S. senator from New Jersey. Born on April 27, 1969, in Washington, D.C., Booker grew up in Harrington Park, New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, earning a BA in 1991 and a master's degree in 1992. He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to attend Queen's College, Oxford, and later earned his law degree from Yale Law School.12

Before his tenure in the Senate, Booker served as the Mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013 and was a member of the Newark Municipal Council from 1998 to 2002. His mayoral administration focused on urban development and social issues, leading to significant improvements in affordable housing and reductions in the city's budget deficit.13

In the Senate, Booker has been active in advocating for various progressive issues, including women's rights, criminal justice reform, and climate change initiatives. He has sponsored legislation aimed at addressing wealth inequality and has been involved in foreign policy discussions regarding sanctions against Iran and military engagements abroad.13 Notably, he was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 but suspended his campaign early that year.

As of August 2024, Booker became New Jersey's senior senator following Bob Menendez's resignation. His ongoing legislative efforts continue to focus on social justice and economic reform.13 For more information about his professional background, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username corybooker.2