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Biography
Cory Anthony Booker, born on April 27, 1969, in Washington, D.C., is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing New Jersey. Raised in Harrington Park, New Jersey, he became the state's first African-American senator upon his election in 2013. Before his tenure in the Senate, Booker served as the 38th Mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, where he focused on reducing crime and revitalizing the city. In March 2025, he delivered a historic 25-hour speech in the Senate, protesting the policies of President Donald Trump's administration.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University
- Master of Arts in Sociology from Stanford University
- Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar
- Juris Doctor from Yale Law School
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Political Experience:
- Member of the Newark Municipal Council from the Central Ward
- Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
- U.S. Senator from New Jersey
- Serves on the Judiciary Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Small Business Committee.
Throughout his career, Booker has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, economic equality, and social justice initiatives.
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