DCory Booker
Democratic · incumbent
Background
The Queen's College
Yale Law School
Stanford University
LL.M., Energy and Natural Resources, University of Oklahoma School of Law
J.D., Widener University School of Law
B.A., Political Science, Rowan University
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
United States senator · 2013–now
Mayor of Newark, New Jersey · 2006–2013
Council member · 1998–2002
Attorney, private practice · 2006
Owner/operator, Medford Gym & Aerobic Center · 1991–2002
Tabernacle Township Committee · 2000
U.S. Navy (enlisted) · 1983–1987
Deputy Mayor of Tabernacle
Polls
Every poll (1)
PollsterMidpointBookerMurphyCall for Cory Booker (D)Nov 46138
• in the average
Money
$22.9M
$10K
From small donors
Under $200
60%
32%
None
$5K
Record in Congress
Not in the current Congress
5.0%
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Laken Riley Act
Requires federal detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with theft or violent crimes.
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Budget reconciliation law covering taxes, spending, Medicaid and SNAP.
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GENIUS Act
Sets federal rules for payment stablecoins.
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Funding bill that ended the fall 2025 government shutdown.
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Secure America Act
2026 budget reconciliation bill.
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Issues
Economy and cost of living · New Jersey, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+2.0%2025
Unemployment rate
4.7%2026 so far
Rent, yearly change · Northeast region
+4.2%2026 so far
Home prices, yearly change
+5.4%2026 so far
“His baby bonds proposal, the American Opportunity Accounts Act, would virtually close the racial wealth gap by funding a federally-backed savings account for every child born in America that grows with them as they grow up, ensuring that all children born in this country are afforded the opportunity for upward mobility.”
corybooker.com ↗“has advocated to expand access to health care to every American”
corybooker.com ↗“I agree with those who want universal health coverage for Americans, however, I adamantly oppose government-run healthcare.”
jerseyjustin4senate.org ↗Immigration and the border · New Jersey, last 10 years
Net international migration
5.6 per 1,0002025
Not on their site
“I believe we should conclude construction of the southern border wall started by the Trump Administration.”
jerseyjustin4senate.org ↗Taxes and spending · New Jersey, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
6.1%2025
Not on their site
“I advocate abolishing the Internal Revenue Code and enacting a Flat-Tax rate of 10% – 12%, to promote the economic growth needed in coming decades as we face more potent global economic competition.”
jerseyjustin4senate.org ↗Not on their site
“I am pro-life; I believe life begins at conception, and there is inherent value in each individual life.”
jerseyjustin4senate.org ↗