This is a list of notable individuals and organizations who voiced their endorsement of Bernie Sanders as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee for the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Primary campaign endorsements
Former U.S. Cabinet members and Cabinet-level officials
Robert Reich, 22nd Secretary of Labor (1993–1997)
U.S. senators
Jeff Merkley, OR
Former U.S. senators Mike Gravel, AK (1969–1981) Paul G. Kirk, MA (2009–2010) Don Riegle, MI (1976–1995)
U.S. representatives
Former U.S. representatives
Former state and territorial governors Aníbal Acevedo Vilá, 9th Governor of Puerto Rico (2005–2009) Jesse Ventura, 38th Governor of Minnesota (1999–2003) John Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon (1995–2003; 2011–2015)
State executive officials
Former state executive officials
State legislators
Former state legislators
Tribal leaders and officials
Mayors
Former mayors
Municipal officials
Alix Desulme, Councilman City of North Miami
Former municipal officials
Democratic National Committee members
Former Democratic National Committee members Severin Beliveau, former ME Dem. Party Chair Bill Press, former CA Dem. Party Chair Dick Harpootlian, former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Paul G. Kirk, Chairman of the DNC (1985–1989)
International politicians
Heads of state and government Nicolás Maduro, 65th President of Venezuela (United Socialist Party of Venezuela) Evo Morales, 80th President of Bolivia (Movement for Socialism)
National and supranational ministers and secretaries
Members of national and supranational parliaments
Regional ministers, legislators, and party leaders
Notable individuals
Activists, humanitarians, and labor leaders
Democratic Party figures
Government officials
Journalists and commentators
Leaders in business
Scholars and critics
Writers, filmmakers and visual artists
Celebrities
Actors
Comedians
Athletes and sports figures
Media personalities and socialites
Voice artists and musicians
Newspapers and other media
Labor organizations
National
State, regional, and local divisions
Organizations
See also List of Donald Trump presidential campaign endorsements, 2016 List of Gary Johnson presidential campaign endorsements, 2016 List of Hillary Clinton presidential campaign political endorsements, 2016 List of Hillary Clinton presidential campaign non-political endorsements, 2016 List of Jill Stein presidential campaign endorsements, 2016 List of Bernie Sanders presidential campaign endorsements, 2020
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