A new CNN poll finds that 58% of Americans believe the current share of elderly lawmakers serving in Congress poses a major problem. The average age of senators and representatives has been on a steady climb for decades, with more than a third of senators over the age of 70.
Age and Transparency
The poll also finds a desire for greater transparency about elected officials’ health, with nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they think elected officials ought to release all medical information that might affect their ability to serve.
The CNN poll finds that 70% of people who align with either major party say they’d be uneasy or upset if their party nominated someone over the age of 70 for office. A July Fox News Poll found that 85% of registered voters think there should be a mandatory retirement age for lawmakers, with about half of those saying they’d prefer that required age be below 70.
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