born 1941
Bernie Sanders is an American politician and democratic socialist who has served as a U.S. Senator from Vermont since 2007. Known for his progressive stance on issues such as healthcare reform, income inequality, and climate change, he gained national prominence during his campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020. Before his Senate tenure, Sanders was the Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007.