DemocratCurrent Officeholder

Cory Booker

U.S. Senate

NJ U.S. Senate

Cory Booker is New Jersey's senior U.S. Senator, known for his oratorical skill and national profile in criminal justice reform. A former Mayor of Newark, Rhodes Scholar, and Yale Law graduate, he is one of the most prolific fundraisers in the Senate. He ran briefly for president in 2020 before withdrawing. In 2024, he delivered a record-setting Senate floor speech spanning more than 25 hours to protest spending cuts. He is seeking a third term in 2026.

Criminal Justice Reform

End mass incarceration; eliminate mandatory minimums; expand reentry programs

Co-authored the First Step Act (2018) with bipartisan support, reforming federal sentencing
Introduced the EQUAL Act to eliminate crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparity
Advocated for eliminating private prisons and solitary confinement
Pushed for federal marijuana legalization and expungement of prior convictions

Economic Opportunity

Invest in underserved communities; expand access to capital

Championed Opportunity Zones as a tool for community investment
Backed baby bond legislation to provide every American child a savings account
Pushed for small business investment in minority communities

Food & Nutrition Policy

Address food insecurity and support plant-based/sustainable agriculture

Introduced legislation to end factory farming subsidies
Backed SNAP expansion and school nutrition programs
Advocated for urban agriculture and food desert initiatives

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