America’s ageing politicians: 80% of US voters want age and term limits

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Published Jun 16, 2026

There isn't much that Americans can agree on these days when it comes to politics.
But there is one thing that almost all voters agree on, regardless of who they support, and that is that their politicians are too old.
The president just turned 80. The oldest sitting senator is 92.
And so far this term, five members of Congress have died, they were all 65 or older.
Younger generations largely say the current makeup of Congress doesn’t represent them.
80% of voters say there should be term and age limits for those running for the House and Senate.

Presenter: Neave Barker

Guests:

Lee Drutman, a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, where he focuses on electoral reform, Congress, and democratic health.

Rina Shah, political strategist and Former Senior Congressional GOP Adviser.

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