2020 Democrats
Meet the primary candidates angling to unseat President Donald Trump. For complete coverage of each campaign, click a portrait.

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Michael Bennet
U.S. senator from ColoradoPolitics News
Michael Bennet
See storyU.S. senator from ColoradoThe 54-year-old two-term lawmaker previously served as superintendent of Denver Public Schools.
“You can’t fix a broken Washington if you don’t level with the American people."
Key issues and proposals:
•Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
•Ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists and reverse Citizens United
•Supports a Medicare public option

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Joe Biden
Former vice president of the United States2020 Election
Joe Biden
See storyFormer vice president of the United StatesThe 77-year-old native of Scranton, Pa., spent more than 35 years in the Senate before being tapped as Obama's VP.
“We are in the battle for the soul of this nation."
Key issues and proposals:
•Increase public school funding, raise teacher pay, implement universal pre-K
•Invest $1.7 trillion in gov't funds over 10 years to reach net zero emissions by 2050
•"Build upon" ACA; supports Medicare public option

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Cory Booker
U.S. senator from New Jersey2020 Election
Cory Booker
See storyU.S. senator from New JerseyThe 50-year-old former mayor of Newark has served in the Senate since 2013.
"I will be a president for all people in America."
Key issues and proposals:
•Implement a federal gun licensing program and a ban on assault weapons
•Expand the existing Earned Income Tax Credit; provide all citizens with a "baby bond"; new tax credits for renters
•Slash mandatory minimum sentences and legalize marijuana

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Pete Buttigieg
Mayor of South Bend, Indiana2020 Election
Pete Buttigieg
See storyMayor of South Bend, IndianaThe 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

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John Delaney
Former U.S. congressman from Maryland2020 Election
John Delaney
See storyFormer U.S. congressman from MarylandThe 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

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Tulsi Gabbard
U.S. congresswoman from Hawaii2020 Election
Tulsi Gabbard
See storyU.S. congresswoman from HawaiiThe 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"

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Amy Klobuchar
U.S. senator from Minnesota2020 Election
Amy Klobuchar
See storyU.S. senator from MinnesotaThe 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

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Bernie Sanders
U.S. senator from Vermont2020 Election
Bernie Sanders
See storyU.S. senator from VermontThe 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

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Tom Steyer
Activist and financier2020 Election
Tom Steyer
See storyActivist and financierThe 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

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Elizabeth Warren
U.S. senator from Massachusetts2020 Election
Elizabeth Warren
See storyU.S. senator from MassachusettsThe 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

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Marianne Williamson
Author2020 Election
Marianne Williamson
See storyAuthorThe 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.

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Andrew Yang
Business leaderPolitics News
Andrew Yang
See storyBusiness leaderThe 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