Who’s Really the Most Famous Person from Every State?

Bernie Sanders moved to Vermont in the 1960s, drawn by the state’s rural independence and political openness. Living simply in a small cabin, he embraced its back-to-the-land spirit, experiences that would later inform his political identity and lifelong advocacy for working people.

Sanders became mayor of Burlington before serving as senator, and twice ran for president. His calls for healthcare reform and economic justice made him a national figure. Vermont embraces Sanders as its independent torchbearer, a leader whose plainspoken style reflects the Green Mountain State’s character.