Bernie Sanders
Bernard "Bernie" Sanders is the senior United States Senator from Vermont, first elected in 2006.
He previously served Vermont's at-large congressional district in the House of Representatives for 16 years.
Sanders was also mayor of Burlington, Vermont from 1981 to 1989.
Known for his decades-long advocacy for working-class Americans, civil rights, and economic equality, his political message has remained remarkably consistent since the 1960s.
He champions progressive causes including universal healthcare, workers' rights, wealth redistribution, and democracy protection.
Sanders is recognized for engaging constituents across political divides and maintaining integrity throughout his extensive political career.
