Bernard Sanders is the Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont, in office since 2007.
Current term began January 3, 2025. In the Senate since January 4, 2007.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Ranking Member)
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Bernard Sanders holds a Class 1 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2030, when voters across Vermont choose who fills it.
Vermont
Bernard Sanders is one of two U.S. Senators for Vermont, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Vermont congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Bernard Sanders next up for election?
This seat is a Class 1 Senate seat, next up for election in 2030. Every voter in Vermont takes part in that race.
What committees does Bernard Sanders serve on?
Bernard Sanders serves on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senate Committee on Finance, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Senate Committee on the Budget, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
How do I contact Bernard Sanders?
You can reach the office of Bernard Sanders by phone at 202-224-5141 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.