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UE announced its 2016 Sanders endorsement

Period or event: 2016 presidential election · Reviewed September 12, 2026 · Record org-ue-2016-endorsement

UE reported approval without opposition by local delegates from its three regions. President Peter Knowlton attributed support to Sanders' longstanding relationship with UE and alignment with workers' priorities.

What the source records

Publication date
2016-04-24
Final regional meeting reported
2016-04-23
Process
Three regions approved over six weeks; no opposition reported.

Scope & limitations

  • An endorsement is organizational political support; this source does not establish a payment, financial influence, or a quid pro quo.
  • The page is dated April 24 but describes the final meeting as today, April 23; both dates are preserved.

Sources for this record

UE Endorses Bernie Sanders for President

United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) · organization-statement · Document date 2016-04-24 · Checked 2026-09-12

Page date April 24, 2016; opening paragraphs describing regional votes and April 23 final regional meeting; Peter Knowlton's rationale.