Bernie Sanders significantly influences the Democratic Party platform, as many of his progressive policies are included in Joe Biden's presidential campaign, signaling the lasting impact of his presidential runs.
In the face of insurmountable delegate lead by Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders suspends his 2020 presidential campaign, bringing to a close his second bid for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
Sanders announces he will once again seek the Democratic nomination for President in the 2020 election. His campaign is notable for its substantial grassroots support and record-breaking fundraising.
After a hard-fought campaign in the Democratic primaries, Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton for President, demonstrating party unity in an effort to defeat the Republican nominee, Donald Trump.
Sanders announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election, starting a grassroots campaign that would energize a significant portion of the American electorate.
Bernie Sanders gains national attention for his eight-and-a-half-hour filibuster against the proposed extension of the Bush-era tax cuts. It reflects his commitment to economic justice and opposition to tax policies favoring the wealthy.
Bernie Sanders is elected to the United States Senate, representing Vermont. His move to the Senate marks a significant moment as he continues to promote progressive and socialist ideas on a larger political stage.
Sanders is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Vermont's at-large congressional district, becoming the first independent in the House in 40 years and serving for 16 years before moving on to the U.S. Senate.
Sanders is elected mayor of Burlington, Vermont, by a 10-vote margin, causing a political shock. His victory over six-term Democratic incumbent Gordon Paquette is seen as a turning point, as Sanders then successfully implements progressive policies.
Bernard Sanders is born in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish immigrant parents from Poland and Russia. He would grow up to become an influential American politician and a major figure in modern American progressive politics.
That's every defining moment so far. New events are added only when the reporting warrants it.