# Bernie Sanders

Bernard Sanders, known as Bernie, is an American politician, author, and activist. An independent aligned with Democrats, he served as U.S. Senator from Vermont (2007-present) and Mayor of Burlington (1981-1989). He ran for president in 2016 and 2020.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** September 8, 1941
- **Birthplace:** New York City, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** politician
- **Category:** Power & Politics
- **Net Worth:** $3M (est. 2024)
- **Also Known As:** The Bern, Democratic Socialist

## Overview

Bernard Sanders is an American politician and activist serving as the senior United States senator from Vermont, a seat he has held since 2007. He is the longest-serving independent in U.S. congressional history, but maintains a close relationship with the Democratic Party, having caucused with House and Senate Democrats for most of his congressional career and sought the party's presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020. Ideologically a democratic socialist, Sanders is regarded as one of the main leaders of the modern American progressive movement.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Bernie Sanders. American politician and activist (born 1941)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Sanders

## Timeline

### 1941 — Birth
Birth of Bernie Sanders.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Bernie Sanders was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Bernie Sanders, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Bernie Sanders, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Sanders"
> — Bernie Sanders, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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