Cory Booker

Cory Booker is an American politician and lawyer serving as the senior United States Senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 38th mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013. He is best known for his work on criminal justice reform, including playing a leading role in crafting and passing the First Step Act, as well as his advocacy on issues of racial and social justice, economic opportunity, and healthcare access.