UPDATED: Sanders is seeking third term in Senate

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., outside the U.S. Capitol. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger
Sen. Bernie Sanders is seeking a third term in the U.S. Senate.
The Vermont independent announced Monday that he will run for re-election this year, pledging to work towards longtime hallmarks of his political career, such as single-payer health care and raising the minimum wage.Get all of VTDigger's political news.You'll never miss a political story with our weekly headlines in your inbox.Daily
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