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Booker Secures Record $10 Million in Q2 Fundraising After Marathon Senate Speech

A surge of small-dollar donations has left Booker with $19.6 million to strengthen his 2026 reelection campaign infrastructure.

Sen. Cory Booker speaks through the night on Senate floor, criticizing Trump and Musk on April 1, 2025.

Overview

  • The haul, Booker’s largest ever for a single quarter, totaled $10 million from April through June.
  • Over 200,000 donors contributed, with 76 percent giving $25 or less, highlighting widespread grassroots enthusiasm.
  • More than $9 million went directly to his Senate account and several hundred thousand dollars to the Booker Victory Fund.
  • Campaign manager Adam Silverstein said the infusion will fuel party infrastructure and support down-ticket Democrats in 2026.
  • The fundraising surge follows his record-breaking 25-hour speech on the Senate floor and enhances his standing as a potential 2028 presidential contender.