Bernie Sanders Files To Run As A Democrat — And An Independent
The Democratic Party is requiring presidential candidates to "affirm" its allegiance to the party. Sanders has filed to run for president as a Democrat, but as an independent for the Senate in 2024
Bernie Sanders filed Monday to be a candidate for the Senate in 2024 â as an independent.
But last month, Sanders filed as a Democrat for president.
It's not unusual for candidates to file with the Federal Election Commission for re-election to their current office, which allows them to begin raising money. Most candidates file shortly after Election Day, in fact.
