Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is vying for a fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as part of his decades-long tenure as a staunch progressive voice in American politics.
The 83-year-old independent, who has championed progressive causes for years, faces a challenge from Republican Gerald Malloy, a veteran and business owner, in a race that could test Sanders’ enduring influence over the state and his broader agenda.
Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist who caucuses with Senate Democrats, has become a central figure in shaping the nation’s policy on health care, education, workers’ rights, and climate change.
While he’s not seeking the national spotlight this time around, Sanders’ position as the longest-serving independent in Congress means his reelection could have significant implications for the future of progressive politics in the U.S.
