Cory Booker is an American politician and attorney who has served as the junior United States Senator from New Jersey since 2013. He was born on April 27, 1969, in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Stanford University and Yale Law School. Before his Senate career, he was the mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 2006 to 2013. As a senator, Booker is known for his focus on issues such as criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and healthcare. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has been an advocate for social justice and equality throughout his political career.