WASHINGTON ― Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced on Monday his intention to seek reelection to a fourth term in the Senate, citing the threats to democracy at home and abroad. The 82-year-old independent senator made the announcement in a video posted on X, formerly Twitter:

Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Monday that he would seek a fourth term in the US Senate, calling the upcoming election cycle “the most important national election in our lifetimes.”

The independent Vermont senator announced his reelection bid on Monday, May 6, making the case for a fourth term despite his age

May 6 (UPI) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday announced that he plans to run for re-election to the Senate. Sanders, I-Vt., announced his intention to run again in a social media post, saying "it has been the honor of my life" to serve his first three terms in the Senate.

"I have been, and will be if re-elected, in a strong position to provide the kind of help that Vermonters need in these difficult times," Sanders said Monday.

The 82-year-old Vermont independent, a leading progressive in Washington, cast November’s elections as a fight for democracy.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced his intention Monday to seek another term in the U.S. Senate. The 82-year-old independent is already the second-oldest member of the chamber, and if elected, would be 88 by the time his fourth term is up.

The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.

It is absolutely critical that we have his voice in the Senate, and I’m really grateful that I’m going to have more time to serve alongside him on all the issues that he and I both care deeply about,” said Representative Becca Balint,

Eighty-two-year-old liberal U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced Monday that he is running for re-election, saying American democracy is in question during difficult times for the country and the world.