Cory Booker
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Overview
Cory Booker is a Democrat who has represented New Jersey in the U.S. Senate since winning a 2013 special election. He was reelected in 2014 and 2020. He was previously mayor of Newark and a member of the Newark City Council. whyy.org
In 2026 Booker sought a fourth statewide win. His opponents included Republican Justin Murphy, an attorney from Tabernacle. newjerseyglobe.com whyy.org
Platform
- Backs his Keep Your Pay Act, which would make the first $75,000 of household income free of federal income tax for most filers and expand the child tax credit.whyy.org
- Says he will not vote for any more money to continue the war with Iran.whyy.org
- Says he supports a two-state solution with a permanent home for the Palestinian people.whyy.org
- Said in a debate that he supports bipartisan housing measures and opportunity zones.inquirer.com
- Says his campaign does not accept money from federal lobbyists, corporate PACs, or fossil fuel and pharmaceutical executives.corybooker.com