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Cory Booker

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Cory Booker is the incumbent U.S. Senator from New Jersey, having previously served as Mayor of Newark and on the City Council. He holds degrees in political science, sociology, history, and law and worked as an attorney before entering public service.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Cory Booker was born in Washington, D.C., in 1969. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's in sociology from Stanford University in 1991 and 1992, respectively.[4] He also earned a graduate degree in history from the University of Oxford in 1994 and a J.D. from Yale University in 1997.[5][6] Booker previously worked as an attorney for nonprofits. He served on the Newark City Council from 1998 to 2002 and as mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013.[7]

Campaign money

Raised
$33.5M
From individuals
$9.1M
From PACs & party
$557K
Own money
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FEC filings through June 30, 2026.

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Campaign themes

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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