Democracy First Campaign

Bernie Sanders is an Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont, serving in Congress since 2007 after sixteen years in the House of Representatives. A lifelong advocate for working people, he’s built his career around challenging corporate greed and economic inequality. Sanders is known for his straightforward, no-nonsense style and his commitment to creating a fairer society through policies that expand healthcare, raise wages, and protect the environment.

Over the years, Sanders has become one of the most influential progressive voices in American politics. He has twice run for president, energizing millions with his calls for “Medicare for All,” tuition-free college, and action against climate change. Even without winning the presidency, his ideas reshaped the national debate and inspired a new generation to believe that government can—and should—work for everyone, not just the wealthy few.