Cory Booker Emerges Again as a Central Force in New Jersey Politics — and Beyond

Cory Booker, who has served as U.S. Senator for New Jersey since 2013, built his political identity on advocacy for equality, opportunity, and community renewal.

A graduate of Stanford University, a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, and a Yale Law alumnus, Booker rose to prominence as the mayor of Newark, where he became known for his hands-on approach — sometimes literally joining street patrols or shoveling snow alongside residents.

Since arriving in the Senate, he has consistently championed issues of criminal justice reform, affordable housing, voting rights, and economic fairness.

Earlier this year, Booker drew national attention when he delivered one of the longest Senate speeches in modern history — a 25-hour address calling for bipartisan solutions and criticizing partisan gridlock.

That act, covered by national outlets including Reuters and The Washington Post, was widely seen as a statement that Booker remains one of the Democratic Party’s most passionate and energetic voices.

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