2020 Democrats

The 37-year-old former Naval intelligence officer served in Afghanistan before being elected mayor of his hometown.

"It’s time to walk away from the politics of the past, and toward something totally different."

Key issues and proposals:

•Implement “Medicare for All Who Want It”

•Make public college free for lower-income students

•Abolish the Electoral College, reform the Supreme Court by adding justices

The 44-year-old served three terms as mayor of San Antonio before joining the Obama administration.

"It’s time for a new commitment to make sure that the opportunities that I've had are available for every American.”

Key proposals:

-Reclassify illegal entry into the U.S. as a civil infraction, provide undocumented immigrants with path to citizenship

-Universal pre-K, tuition-free public college

-Implement national standards for police

The 56-year-old former lawmaker has been running for the nomination since 2017.

"It is time for us to rise above our broken politics."

Key issues and proposals:

•Implement universal pre-K, paid for by a 1.5 percent on incomes over $500,000

•Address infrastructure needs with a $2 trillion program, pay for it in part by raising the corporate tax rate to 27 percent

•Assess a carbon fee to reduce emissions by 90 percent by 2050

The 38-year-old representative served in Iraq and Kuwait in Hawaii’s Army National Guard.

"I will bring this soldier's principles to the White House."

Key issues and proposals:

•Has not released proposals as a presidential candidate

•Supports "universal health care," criminal justice reform, combating climate change

•Restore the Iran nuclear deal and work to prevent "unnecessary costly wars"

The 59-year-old lawmaker became the first woman from her state elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006.

"As your president, I’ll look you in the eye, tell you what I think and focus on getting things done."

Key proposals:

•Invest $650 billion in gov't funds to fix infrastructure

•Improve mental health care and fight substance abuse with a $100 billion plan

•Expand Medicare and Medicaid

The 77-year-old political independent ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016.

"Our campaign is about creating a government and an economy that works for the many, not just the few."

Key issues and proposals:

•A Medicare for All, single-payer program

•Raise the federal minimum wage to “at least” $15

•Make public colleges, universities and trade schools tuition free

The 62-year-old former hedge fund manager founded and directs political activist groups.

"There’s been a hostile corporate takeover of our government, and I’m here to return to government of, by, and for the people.”

Key issues and proposals:

•Declare a national emergency to combat climate change

•Congressional term limits

•Impeach President Donald Trump

The 70-year-old lawmaker helped create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after the 2008 financial crisis.

"Our fight is for big, structural change."

Key issues and proposals:

•Impose an “Ultra-Millionaire Tax,” use funds to pay for programs such asuniversal pre-K and child care

•Make public colleges and universities free, cancel federal and private student loan debt

•Break up tech giants to promote competition, safeguard privacy

The 67-year-old self-help author and lecturer has never held elected office.

"We need a moral and spiritual awakening in the country."

Key issues and proposals:

•Establish a Cabinet-level Department of Childhood and Youth.

•Implement the Green New Deal, overhaul the Environmental Protection Agency.

•Pay reparations for slavery.

The 44-year-old New York entrepreneur has never held or sought elected office.

"We have this sinking feeling that our government is way behind the curve, and I'm trying to catch us up."

Key issues and proposals:

• Universal basic income

• Promote “human-centered capitalism," launch a new social currency

• Implement a Medicare for All system