A closer look at the biggest achievements of Cory Booker. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Cory Booker is an American politician and the senior United States senator from New Jersey, serving since 2013. As a member of the Democratic Party, he is the first African-American U.S. senator from New Jersey. Before his Senate career, Booker was the 38th mayor of Newark, New Jersey, from 2006 to 2013. Prior to that, he served on the Newark Municipal Council representing the Central Ward from 1998 to 2002. Booker's career has been marked by his involvement in municipal and national politics.
In 1986, Cory Booker was named to the USA Today All-USA high school football team while at Northern Valley Regional High School.
On June 20, 2006, Superior Court Judge Patricia Costello ruled in Cory Booker's favor in his lawsuit against the James administration, regarding cut-rate land deals.
In 2006, Cory Booker ran for mayor again and defeated Deputy Mayor Ronald Rice.
In 2006, crime dropped significantly in Newark under Cory Booker's leadership, which led the nation in violent crime reduction from 2006 to 2008.
In 2008, crime dropped significantly in Newark under Cory Booker's leadership, which led the nation in violent crime reduction from 2006 to 2008.
In 2008, the City of Newark received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award under Cory Booker's leadership.
In October 2009, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence gave Cory Booker the Sarah Brady Visionary Award for his work in reducing gun violence.
In 2009, the City of Newark received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award under Cory Booker's leadership.
In March 2010, Cory Booker won a Shorty Award in the government category for having the best microblog.
March 2010 marked Newark's first murder-free month in over 44 years during Cory Booker's mayoralty.
In 2010, Cory Booker was reelected as the mayor of Newark.
On April 12, 2012, Cory Booker saved a woman from a house fire, suffering smoke inhalation and second-degree burns on his hands. The Newark Fire Chief suggested Booker's actions likely saved the woman's life.
In 2012, Cory Booker was an unsuccessful candidate for the World Mayor award.
On August 13, 2013, Cory Booker won the Democratic primary with approximately 59% of the vote.
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