Bernie Sanders, the senior U.S. Senator from Vermont and a key figure in progressive politics, has announced that he will be running for re-election. Sanders, who has twice sought the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, has been a leading advocate for policies such as universal health care, a $15 minimum wage, and action on climate change. Sanders’ campaign will likely focus on these and other progressive priorities, as he seeks to continue his tenure in the Senate. Despite being an Independent, Sanders caucuses with the Democratic Party and has had a significant influence on its platform and policy goals.
