Cory Booker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1986: Named to USA Today All-USA High School Football Team

In 1986, Cory Booker was named to the USA Today All-USA high school football team while at Northern Valley Regional High School.

June 20, 2006: Judge Ruled in Booker's Favor

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.

2006: Defeated Ronald Rice to become Mayor

In 2006, Cory Booker ran for mayor again and defeated Deputy Mayor Ronald Rice.

2006: Crime dropped significantly in Newark

In 2006, crime dropped significantly in Newark under Cory Booker's leadership, which led the nation in violent crime reduction from 2006 to 2008.

2008: Crime dropped significantly in Newark

In 2008, crime dropped significantly in Newark under Cory Booker's leadership, which led the nation in violent crime reduction from 2006 to 2008.

2008: Received Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

In 2008, the City of Newark received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award under Cory Booker's leadership.

October 2009: Received Sarah Brady Visionary Award

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.

2009: Received Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

In 2009, the City of Newark received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award under Cory Booker's leadership.

March 2010: Won Shorty Award for Microblog

In March 2010, Cory Booker won a Shorty Award in the government category for having the best microblog.

March 2010: Newark Had First Murder-Free Month

March 2010 marked Newark's first murder-free month in over 44 years during Cory Booker's mayoralty.

2010: Reelected as Mayor

In 2010, Cory Booker was reelected as the mayor of Newark.

April 12, 2012: Booker Saves Woman from House Fire

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.