2020 Democrats

The 53-year-old lawyer served as attorney general of his home state before being elected governor in 2012.

"I believe in an America where every child has a fair shot to do better than their parents."

Key issues and proposals:

•Crack down on “dark money” in politics, ban super PACs

•Invest in infrastructure, especially expanding rural internet access

•Supports an assault weapons ban

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 58-year-old mayor of New York City previously served as the city’s public advocate and on the City Council.

"I will not rest until this government serves working people."

Key issues and proposals:

•Has not released proposals as a presidential candidate

•As mayor, he implemented universal pre-K expanded paid sick leave, raised the minimum wage

•Has called for higher taxes on the rich

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 52-year-old lawmaker has served in the Senate since 2009.

"I will fight for everyone’s families like I fight for my own.”

Key issues and proposals:

•Only nominate Supreme Court justices who will uphold Roe v. Wade

•Enact “Family Bill of Rights” to ensure paid family leave, protect LGBTQ families from discrimination

•Give voters "Democracy Dollars" they can donate to federal candidates for office

The 54-year-old Oakland native is a former prosecutor who served as California's attorney general.

“We need a president who serves the public interest — not self-interest,”

Key issues and proposals:

•Give the average public school teacher a $13,500 raise

•Provide tax credits for working families, renters

•Guarantee affordable health care with "Medicare for All"

The 68-year-old Seattle native is serving his second term as governor of Washington.

"Our country’s next mission must be to rise up to the most urgent challenge of our time: defeating climate change."

Key issues and proposals:

•Achieve 100 percent clean electricity, vehicles and buildings by 2030

•Invest in a clean energy economy that will create 8 million jobs

•Fund a “Climate Corps” to mobilize the public to act against climate change

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 40-year-old three-term lawmaker is a Marine Corps veteran who served four tours of duty in Iraq.

"I'm going to talk about patriotism, about security, about service."

Key issues and proposals:

•Offer college tuition or job training benefits in exchange for public service

•Require mental health checkups for active-duty military and veterans

•Create a public option for health care, keep private insurance companies and ACA

The 46-year-old former lawmaker — and former punk rock musician — gave Sen. Ted Cruz a tough re-election challenge in 2018.

"Let's show ourselves and those who will succeed us in this great country just who we are and what we can do."

Key issues and proposals:

•Put $1.5 trillion in gov't funds toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

•Overhaul immigration system, create a community-based visa category

•Establish “universal health care"