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| president = {{JoW|John Boehner}}<br>{{JoW|Lindsey Graham}}
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| president = {{JoW|John Boehner}}<br>{{JoW|Joe Biden}}
 
| 1blankname = {{JoW|Vice Chancellor of California|Vice Chancellor}}
 
| 1blankname = {{JoW|Vice Chancellor of California|Vice Chancellor}}
 
| 1namedata = {{JoW|Elizabeth Warren}}
 
| 1namedata = {{JoW|Elizabeth Warren}}
 
| predecessor = {{JoW|Barack Obama}}
 
| predecessor = {{JoW|Barack Obama}}
 
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| office2 = Leader of the {{JoW|Liberal Party (California)|Liberal Party of California}}
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| office2 = Leader of the {{JoW|Coalition (California)|Coalition}}
 
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| deputy2 = Elizabeth Warren
 
| deputy2 = Elizabeth Warren
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| office3 = Leader of the {{JoW|Progressive Party of California}}
| term_start3 = 3 January 2013
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| term_start3 = 5 October 2005
| term_end3 = 3 January 2016
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| chancellor3 = Barack Obama
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| predecessor3 = {{w|Peter DeFazio}}
| predecessor3 = {{w|Eric Shinseki}}
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| successor3 = {{w|Robert A. McDonald}}
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| deputy3 = {{w|Mark Pocan}}
| office4 = Member of the {{JoW|Californian House of Representatives}} for {{w|Tijuana|Tiwana}}
 
 
| term_start4 = 3 January 1992
 
| term_start4 = 3 January 1992
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| term_end4 = 3 January 1998
| predecessor4 = {{w|Peter Plympton Smith}}
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| predecessor4 = ''Position established''
| office5 = Lord Mayor of Tiwana
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| successor4 = Peter DeFazio
| term_start5 = 6 April 1981
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| deputy4 = Peter DeFazio
| term_end5 = 4 April 1989
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| office5 = Treasurer of California
| predecessor5 = Gordon Paquette
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| term_start5 = 3 January 2007
| successor5 = {{w|Peter Clavelle}}
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| term_end5 = 3 January 2016
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| chancellor5 = Barack Obama
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| successor5 = Mark Pocan
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| office6 = Minister for Veterans' Affairs
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| term_start6 = 3 January 2013
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| term_end6 = 3 January 2016
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| chancellor6 = Barack Obama
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| predecessor6 = {{w|Eric Shinseki}}
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| successor6 = {{w|Robert A. McDonald}}
 
| office7 = Member of the {{JoW|Californian House of Representatives}} for {{w|Tijuana|Tiwana}}
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| predecessor8 = Gordon Paquette
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| successor8 = {{w|Peter Clavelle}}
 
| birth_name = Bernard Sanders
 
| birth_name = Bernard Sanders
 
| birth_date = 8 September 1941 (age {{age|1941|9|8}})
 
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| party = {{JoW|Progressive Party of California|Progressive}}
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| otherparty = {{JoW|Coalition (California)|Coalition}}
 
| spouse = Deborah Shilling Messing (m. 1964; div. 1966)<br>Jane O'Meara (m. 1988)
 
| spouse = Deborah Shilling Messing (m. 1964; div. 1966)<br>Jane O'Meara (m. 1988)
 
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'''Bernard Sanders''' (born 8 September 1941) is a Californian politician currently serving as the 46th {{JoW|Chancellor of California|Chancellor of the Commonwealth of California}}. He has been a Member of the {{JoW|Californian House of Representatives}} representing the division of {{w|Tijuana|Tiwana}} since 1992. A member of the {{JoW|Liberal Party (California)|Liberal Party of California}}, Sanders was until 2015 an independent, and was the longest-serving independent in parliamentary history. As an independent, Sanders caucused with the Liberals, enabling his appointment to cabinet positions and at times giving Liberals a majority.
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'''Bernard Sanders''' (born 8 September 1941) is a Californian politician currently serving as the 46th {{JoW|Chancellor of California|Chancellor of the Commonwealth of California}}. He has been a Member of the {{JoW|Californian House of Representatives}} representing the division of {{w|Tijuana|Tiwana}} since 1992. Sanders was a co-founder of the {{JoW|Progressive Party of California}} in 1991, and served as its parliamentary leader from his election in 1992 to 1998, and again since 2005. As a Progressive, Sanders caucused with the {{JoW|Californian Democratic Party|Democratic Party}}.
   
After settling in {{w|Baja California|Cochimia}} in 1968, Sanders ran unsuccessful third-party political campaigns in the early to mid-1970s. As an independent, he was elected Lord Mayor of Tiwana &mdash; the state's most populous city &mdash; in 1981, by a margin of ten votes. He was re-elected to the mayoralty three times. He was elected in {{JoW|Californian federal election, 1991|1991}} to represent the northern Cochimian division of Tiwana in the Californian House of Representatives, where he co-founded the Parliamentary Progressive Caucus in 1992.
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After settling in {{w|Baja California|Cochimia}} in 1968, Sanders ran unsuccessful third-party political campaigns in the early to mid-1970s. As an independent, he was elected Lord Mayor of Tiwana &mdash; the state's most populous city &mdash; in 1981, by a margin of ten votes. He was re-elected to the mayoralty three times. He helped co-found the Progressive Party and was elected as a Progressive in {{JoW|Californian federal election, 1991|1991}} to represent the northern Cochimian division of Tiwana in the Californian House of Representatives. Under his leadership, the Progressive Party provided {{w|confidence and supply}} to the Democrats, allowing them to form government under {{JoW|Bill Clinton}}. The Progressives' relationship with the Democrats gradually developed into the Coalition, which was officially formed in 1998.
   
Through his 24 years as a representative, Sanders has served in a number of Liberal governments and opposition shadow cabinets. During the chancellorship of {{JoW|Al Gore}}, Sanders was appointed as Minister for the Interior; {{JoW|Barack Obama}} also appointed Sanders as his second Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Even during his tenures in Liberal governments, Sanders insisted on remaining independent, and continued to be a vocal critic of the Liberals when necessary. During the {{JoW|1998 Californian Constitutional Convention}}, Sanders was elected as a member, and was a strong proponent for a Californian republic.
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Through his 24 years as a representative, Sanders has served in a number of Coalition governments and opposition shadow cabinets. During the chancellorship of {{JoW|Al Gore}}, Sanders was appointed as Minister for the Interior; {{JoW|Barack Obama}} also appointed Sanders as his Treasurer, and later his second Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Even during their tenures in Coalition governments, Sanders and his Progressives kept a certain distance from the Democrats, and continued to be a vocal critic when necessary. During the {{JoW|1998 Californian Constitutional Convention}}, Sanders was elected as a member, and was a strong proponent for a Californian republic.
   
On 30 April 2014, after Barack Obama announced that he would not contest the {{JoW|Californian federal election, 2015|2015 election}}, Sanders announced that he would contest the Liberal leadership. Initially considered a long shot, he went on to win the July leadership election against front-runner {{JoW|Hillary Clinton}}. His campaign was noted for its supporters' enthusiasm, as well as for his rejection of large donations from corporations and the financial industry. In November, Sanders led the Liberal Party to victory, and took office as Liberal leader and the 46th Chancellor on 3 January 2016.
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On 30 April 2014, after Barack Obama announced that he would retire at the {{JoW|Californian federal election, 2015|2015 election}}, Sanders announced that the Progressives would campaign to become the senior partner in the Democratic-Progressive coalition, and would challenge a number of moderate Democrat seats. Initially considered a long shot, the Progressives went on to overtake the Democrats in the number of seats held. The Progressive campaign was noted for its supporters' enthusiasm, as well as for its rejection of large donations from corporations and the financial industry. In November, Sanders led the Progressives and the Coalition to victory, and took office as Coalition leader and the 46th Chancellor on 3 January 2016.
   
The {{JoW|Sanders Government}} has been described as one of the most progressive Californian administrations in decades, introducing legislation to improve working conditions for Californian families, strengthen abortion rights, raise taxes on the wealthy, and commit to environmental protection, as well as for a universal healthcare system and public funding for university students. Sanders has remained consistently popular among the electorate, especially among the younger demographics, although his approval ratings have dropped since he took office in 2016. At the {{JoW|Californian federal election, 2018|2018 federal election}}, the Liberals lost four seats, but remained in government, allowing Sanders to continue as Chancellor for a second term beginning in 2019.
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The {{JoW|Sanders Government}} has been described as one of the most progressive Californian administrations in decades, introducing legislation to improve working conditions for Californian families, strengthen abortion rights, raise taxes on the wealthy, and commit to environmental protection, as well as for a universal healthcare system and public funding for university students. Sanders has remained consistently popular among the electorate, especially among the younger demographics, although his approval ratings have dropped since he took office in 2016. At the {{JoW|Californian federal election, 2018|2018 federal election}}, the Coalition lost a single seat, but remained in government, allowing Sanders to continue as Chancellor for a second term beginning in 2019.
   
 
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The Honourable
Bernie Sanders
MP FC
Bernie Sanders
46th Chancellor of California
Assumed office
3 January 2016
PresidentJohn Boehner
Joe Biden
Vice ChancellorElizabeth Warren
Preceded byBarack Obama
Leader of the Coalition
Assumed office
3 January 2016
DeputyElizabeth Warren
Preceded byBarack Obama
Leader of the Progressive Party of California
Assumed office
5 October 2005
DeputyMark Pocan
Preceded byPeter DeFazio
In office
3 January 1992 – 3 January 1998
DeputyPeter DeFazio
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPeter DeFazio
Treasurer of California
In office
3 January 2007 – 3 January 2016
ChancellorBarack Obama
Succeeded byMark Pocan
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
In office
3 January 2013 – 3 January 2016
ChancellorBarack Obama
Preceded byEric Shinseki
Succeeded byRobert A. McDonald
Member of the Californian House of Representatives for Tiwana
Assumed office
3 January 1992
Preceded byPeter Plympton Smith
Lord Mayor of Tiwana
In office
6 April 1981 – 4 April 1989
Preceded byGordon Paquette
Succeeded byPeter Clavelle
Personal details
Born Bernard Sanders
8 September 1941 (age 82)
Los Angeles, Fremontia
Citizenship Californian
Political party Progressive
Other political
affiliations
Coalition
Spouse(s) Deborah Shilling Messing (m. 1964; div. 1966)
Jane O'Meara (m. 1988)
Children Levi Sanders
Alma mater University of Los Angeles


Bernard Sanders (born 8 September 1941) is a Californian politician currently serving as the 46th Chancellor of the Commonwealth of California. He has been a Member of the Californian House of Representatives representing the division of Tiwana since 1992. Sanders was a co-founder of the Progressive Party of California in 1991, and served as its parliamentary leader from his election in 1992 to 1998, and again since 2005. As a Progressive, Sanders caucused with the Democratic Party.

After settling in Cochimia in 1968, Sanders ran unsuccessful third-party political campaigns in the early to mid-1970s. As an independent, he was elected Lord Mayor of Tiwana — the state's most populous city — in 1981, by a margin of ten votes. He was re-elected to the mayoralty three times. He helped co-found the Progressive Party and was elected as a Progressive in 1991 to represent the northern Cochimian division of Tiwana in the Californian House of Representatives. Under his leadership, the Progressive Party provided confidence and supply to the Democrats, allowing them to form government under Bill Clinton. The Progressives' relationship with the Democrats gradually developed into the Coalition, which was officially formed in 1998.

Through his 24 years as a representative, Sanders has served in a number of Coalition governments and opposition shadow cabinets. During the chancellorship of Al Gore, Sanders was appointed as Minister for the Interior; Barack Obama also appointed Sanders as his Treasurer, and later his second Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Even during their tenures in Coalition governments, Sanders and his Progressives kept a certain distance from the Democrats, and continued to be a vocal critic when necessary. During the 1998 Californian Constitutional Convention, Sanders was elected as a member, and was a strong proponent for a Californian republic.

On 30 April 2014, after Barack Obama announced that he would retire at the 2015 election, Sanders announced that the Progressives would campaign to become the senior partner in the Democratic-Progressive coalition, and would challenge a number of moderate Democrat seats. Initially considered a long shot, the Progressives went on to overtake the Democrats in the number of seats held. The Progressive campaign was noted for its supporters' enthusiasm, as well as for its rejection of large donations from corporations and the financial industry. In November, Sanders led the Progressives and the Coalition to victory, and took office as Coalition leader and the 46th Chancellor on 3 January 2016.

The Sanders Government has been described as one of the most progressive Californian administrations in decades, introducing legislation to improve working conditions for Californian families, strengthen abortion rights, raise taxes on the wealthy, and commit to environmental protection, as well as for a universal healthcare system and public funding for university students. Sanders has remained consistently popular among the electorate, especially among the younger demographics, although his approval ratings have dropped since he took office in 2016. At the 2018 federal election, the Coalition lost a single seat, but remained in government, allowing Sanders to continue as Chancellor for a second term beginning in 2019.