Quick Info
| Profession | U.S. Senator, Politician, Activist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1941 |
| Age | 84 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bernard Sanders |
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| Party Affiliation | Independent (caucuses with Democratic Party) |
| Political Ideology | Democratic Socialist |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Notable Title | Longest-serving Independent member of Congress in U.S. history |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts in History |
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| Institution | Brooklyn College |
| Year | 1964 |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jane O'Meara Sanders |
| Children | Levi, Heather, Carina, David |
| Residence | Vermont, U.S. |
Relationships & More
| Former Spouse | Deborah Shiling Messing (divorced, 1960s) |
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| Father | Eli Sanders (paint salesman, Polish immigrant) |
| Political Allies | Democratic Party members (caucus partner) |
Family
| Father | Eli Sanders |
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| Mother | Dorothy Sanders |
| Children Count | 4 |
Career
| Early Career | Mayor of Burlington, Vermont (1981–1989) |
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| National Office | U.S. House of Representatives (1991–2007) |
| Current Office | U.S. Senator from Vermont (2007–present) |
| Presidential Campaigns | 2016 and 2020 Democratic nomination candidates |
| Key Issues | Healthcare, wealth and income inequality, voting rights |
Social Media
| https://twitter.com/BernieSanders | |
| https://www.instagram.com/berniesanders/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/BernieSanders |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served four terms as Mayor of Burlington before entering national politics | |
| 2. Won 64.5% of the vote in his first U.S. Senate election in 2006 | |
| 3. Re-elected in 2012 with nearly 71% of the vote | |
| 4. Re-elected in 2018 with nearly 68% of the vote | |
| 5. Re-elected in 2024 with 63% of the vote | |
| 6. Identifies as a democratic socialist and is regarded as a leader of the progressive movement | |
| 7. Is a self-described millionaire |