- Bernie Sanders , the Democratic senator from Vermont and newest presidential hopeful , made at least $1 million in both 2016 and 2017.
- One estimate puts his total net worth as high as $2 million .
- The 77-year-old lawmaker, who makes a $174,000 salary as senator, earned more than $1 million in '16 and '17, primarily due to royalties from his books.
- Sanders has two homes in Vermont and a townhouse in Washington, DC .
Bernie Sanders has made more than $1.75 million from book royalties since 2016 — here's what we know about his wealth and assets
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Bernie Sanders, a self-declared Democratic socialist known for his harsh criticism of income inequality in the US, has joined the crowd of 2020 presidential candidates .
The Vermont senator is worth as much as $2 million , according to financial website The Street, although his exact wealth is unknown.
Sanders earns a $174,000 yearly salary as senator , and in 2015 his total reported assets were less than $750,000. But he's earned more than $1 million in 2016 and 2017 respectively, primarily due to royalties from his books, financial disclosure documents show.
The 77-year-old senator has historically been known as one of the least wealthy members of Congress .
Business Insider reached out to the senator's office for comment on his net worth but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
Here's what we know about Sanders' wealth and assets.
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