Senator Cory Booker is one of the leading voices in the national gun violence prevention movement. Cory Booker has made saving lives from gun violence a cornerstone of his political career since he was first elected to the Municipal Council of Newark in the late 1990s. Throughout Booker’s time in office in Newark, first as a councilman and later as the mayor, he lived in a neighborhood where gun violence is a far too frequent occurrence. He understands that being able to live free from the fear of shootings is a prerequisite for economic opportunity and justice.

In the Senate and on the campaign trail, Senator Booker has worked tirelessly to advance innovative and lifesaving gun violence prevention policies. Last year, he introduced groundbreaking legislation to fund evidence-based programs designed to break the cycle of violence in cities like Newark. Booker has also been a leading proponent of a federal gun licensing system which would build on the success of states that have used licensing laws to reduce shootings and save lives. Senator Booker’s passionate leadership will be key to continuing to build on the gun safety victories of the 116th Congress.

We are proud to endorse Cory Booker for the US Senate in 2020.