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Sanders Endorses 60+ Candidates in 20 States.

5/16/2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed over five dozen candidates in 20 states for the 2026 elections.
At 84, he says the endorsements aim to build a progressive bench from county commissions to the Senate as part of his legacy.
He has backed Senate hopefuls Graham Platner (Maine), Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan) and Peggy Flanagan (Minnesota), who face moderate opposition, marking his most extensive endorsement list since 2020 to influence primaries.

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Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed over five dozen candidates in 20 states for the 2026 elections.
At 84, he says the endorsements aim to build a progressive bench from county commissions to the Senate as part of his legacy.
He has backed Senate hopefuls Graham Platner (Maine), Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan) and Peggy Flanagan (Minnesota), who face moderate opposition, marking his most extensive endorsement list since 2020 to influence primaries.