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Sanders Endorses 61 Progressives, Urges Oligarchy Fight

5/16/2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed 61 progressive candidates for state and local offices.
Endorsements span races in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, and other states.
Sanders warned of a pivotal, dangerous moment and urged progressives to confront the billionaire class and protect working families.
He framed the endorsements as a national movement against U.S. President Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and noted his Fighting Oligarchy Tour has recruited over 8,500 Americans.

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Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed 61 progressive candidates for state and local offices.
Endorsements span races in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, and other states.
Sanders warned of a pivotal, dangerous moment and urged progressives to confront the billionaire class and protect working families.
He framed the endorsements as a national movement against U.S. President Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and noted his Fighting Oligarchy Tour has recruited over 8,500 Americans.