Here’s a look back at the historic 2020 Democratic primary race

The 2020 Democratic primary season featured one of the largest fields ever, with 28 serious contenders competing to take on President Donald Trump in the November general election. The group included a record number of women — six — as well as the first openly gay major candidate and two billionaires.

It was a battle of gender, race and age with a range of ideas that pitted progressive agendas and democratic socialism against the moderate establishment.

Candidates who qualified participated in 11 debates that provided some heated exchanges on topics such health care, gun control, climate change, immigration reform, race relations, universal basic income, and a wealth tax. Candidates also had to navigate their campaigns amidst an historic impeachment battle that sidelined four senators still in the race during the trial. 

The coronavirus pandemic across the U.S. forced the last two candidates standing, Sen. Bernie Sanders, 78, and former Vice President Joe Biden, 79, to cancel rallies and move their campaigns online for the safety and health of their supporters, and to comply with stay-at-home and social distancing orders. 

After more than a year of campaigning, Sanders announced he was ending his bid for the nomination on Wednesday, effectively leaving Biden as the apparent nominee.

The following are some of the key moments that highlighted the unprecedented primary season. 

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