Bernie Sanders

Independent U.S. senator from Vermont, 2016 Democratic candidate

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

  • Full Name: Bernard Sanders
  • Birth Date: September 8, 1941
  • Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York
  • Alumni Of: University of Chicago
  • Last elected position: U.S. Senator from Vermont
  • Affiliation (Political Party): Independent
  • Twitter: @BernieSanders

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Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 02:41 PM
Category: Politics

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