Cory Booker became the first 2020 candidate to capture a legislative endorsement in New Hampshire when state Sen. Jon Morgan gave him his official backing — the third time Booker picked up the first legislative endorsement in an early presidential state
. Still, the New Jersey senator is quietly making early presidential state inroads.
Booker was also the first in the crowded Democratic field to win state legislative endorsements in South Carolina and the first presidential caucus state of Iowa. By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time. Booker has made an early investment in New Hampshire, marked by multiple trips to stump and fundraise for local candidates — including Morgan — in the 2018 midterm elections. Booker raised more money for New Hampshire Democrats than any other national Democrat and was recognized by the party in December for doing so, leading the state party chairmanMorgan noted as much, saying while he’s met many 2020 candidates since January, his relationship with Booker dates back more than a year.
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