Cory Booker

American politician and lawyer

Cory Booker - American politician and lawyer
Born

April 27th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A lawyer by training, served as the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 2006 to 2013, advocating for urban development and education reform. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2013, focused on social justice, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity. Held leadership roles in various Senate committees and engaged in efforts to address issues such as affordable housing and healthcare access.

Served as Mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013

Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2013

Authored several bills on social justice

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