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Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders Incumbent

Independent · Running for re-election · U.S. Senate

Background

Bernie Sanders (I) has served in the U.S. Senate since 2007 and previously served in the U.S. House. He caucuses with Democrats and ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020. Stated priorities include income inequality, Medicare for All, and climate policy.

Sources: Ballotpedia; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

Issue Positions
Economy

Advocates for Medicare for All, $15 minimum wage, and expanding Social Security. Supports taxing the wealthy and large corporations to fund public investment and reduce inequality.

Healthcare

Introduced Medicare for All Act to create a single-payer system. Supports lowering prescription drug prices and expanding community health centers.

Immigration

Supports comprehensive immigration reform and pathway to citizenship. Opposes ICE enforcement tactics and pushes for reforms to limit detention and deportations.

Climate/Environment

Supports aggressive climate action and clean energy investment. Backs the Green New Deal framework for rapid decarbonization and environmental justice.

Gun Policy

Supports expanded background checks, red flag laws, and assault weapons ban.

Education

Supports free public college, student debt cancellation, and increased public school funding. Backs universal pre-K and childcare programs.

Voting Record (8)
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