A law signed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy enables Senator Cory Booker to run for U.S. Senate and 2020 presidency simultaneously.
While it technically was already possible for Booker to run for both offices, it was hazy and frequently debated. With the nicknamed “Cory Booker’s Law” in place it clears up any confusion about the issue, preemptively hating opponents from contesting Booker’s ability to run for dually.
Law NJ A4674 (18R) reads below:
No provision of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, or of any other law, rule, or regulation shall be interpreted as to prevent a person from accepting a nomination by petition in the manner provided by R.S.19:13-8 or consenting to the acceptance of a nomination in a petition for a primary or general election in the manner provided by R.S.19:23-7 for the offices of Member of the United States House of Representatives or United States Senator and President or Vice President of the United States to be filled at the same general election. Notwithstanding any provision of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes or any other law, rule, or regulation, a person may appear on the ballot as a candidate for the offices of Member of the United States House of Representatives or United States Senator and President or Vice President of the United States simultaneously.
