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24 members of Congress are 80 or older. More than half are running for re-election
Among 24 members aged 80 or older, over half plan to run again amid health concerns, redistricting battles, and leadership roles, continuing decades of service in Congress.
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Congress has two dozen lawmakers 80 or older; more than half seeking re-election in 2026: report
While some prominent elderly members of the House of Representatives and Senate have announced that they will not pursue re-election, others in the 80 or older age bracket are aiming to keep their jobs even longer.Out of 24 figures from the Silent Generation serving in Congress, 13 have opted to run again in 2026, according to a review by NBC News. The outlet appears to be including Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, of Washington, D.C. in that tal…
·New York, United States
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More Than Half of Lawmakers Over 80 Are Running Again
Of the two dozen House members over the age of 80 years old, 13 are running for reelection, NBC News reports.By the end of this year, their average age will be nearly 85 years old. Three will be close to 90 years old.
·New York, United States
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Total News Sources3
Leaning Left1Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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