Washington DC - Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is reportedly on track to take up a new role that could help push the Democratic Party further left in preparation for the 2028 presidential elections.

According to Politico, Sanders is poised to lead the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee if Democrats manage to take back the majority in the Senate next month in the midterm elections.

Sanders confirmed the news on Monday, telling a crowd during a rally in support of Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan that he seeks to become chairman of the committee.

The role would offer Sanders new opportunities to promote his progressive visions for the country and help shape his party going into the 2028 presidential contest.

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When asked about how he would take on the role, Sanders told Politico that the party's agenda should be "extremely bold" and focus on "high costs."

"The super PACs are not going to run the agenda anymore. We're going to do what the American people want," he added.

Sanders previously ran two unsuccessful presidential campaigns, but has since become one of the most popular politicians in the country.

As a self-described Democratic Socialist, he sparked a movement that has demanded the party move further left. His movement has paved the way for Democrats with similar views, such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York City, who is seen as a top presidential contender for 2028.

The 85-year-old has made it clear that he does not plan to run again, as he believes it is time he passes the torch to the next generation of progressive politicians.