Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker has won the special election in the state of New Jersey held to fill the seat vacated by the death of Senator Frank Lautenberg earlier this year.
The famous mayor, who has touted his ability to bring people together while growing his own social media presence and popularity, will head to a polarized Washington where he’s certain to be a rising star within the Democratic Party and another outsized presence in D.C.Senator-elect Booker is only the fourth black USian elected to the US Senate; five other black USians have served via appointment. Booker will bring the grand total of currently serving black Senators to two.
In his victory speech late on Wednesday, Booker thanked New Jersey voters, his campaign staff and the volunteers "who knocked on doors." The senator-elect also promised to be dogged and determined in Washington, where he said he will not get involved in "shallow politics," but would instead engage "in the kind of hard, humble service that reaches out to others."
"If you voted for me, I will make your proud. If you didn't vote for me, I will work every single day to earn your trust," Booker said.
Congratulations to Senator-elect Booker, and congratulations to New Jersey.
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