# Cory Booker

> Cory Booker has served as U.S. Senator from New Jersey since 2013. He previously served as Mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013. He is seeking a third Senate term in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from New Jersey
- State: NJ
- Race: New Jersey Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Newark, NJ
- Race rating: Safe Democratic
- Campaign website: https://www.booker.senate.gov

## Biography

Cory Booker was born on April 27, 1969, in Washington, D.C. He earned his B.A. from Stanford University, his M.A. from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and his J.D. from Yale Law School. He served as Mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in a special election in 2013 and re-elected in 2014 and 2020.

## Background

- Education: B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Oxford University (Rhodes Scholar); J.D., Yale Law School
- Professional background: U.S. Senator (2013–present); Mayor of Newark (2006–2013)
- Public service: Newark City Council (1998–2002); Mayor of Newark (2006–2013); U.S. Senator from New Jersey (2013–present)

## Sources

- Senator Cory Booker — Official Senate Website: https://www.booker.senate.gov/
- Cory Booker — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001288

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:53:38.628Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/cory-booker-nj-2026
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