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Over 75% of voters want maximum age limit for elected officials, poll shows

A recent poll showed that a large majority of voters, across all political parties, support age limits for those pursuing elected office. 77% of respondents agreed with the idea, and 74% of respondents over the age of 65 also preferred an age limit.
The proposed age limits varied, with 40% suggesting 70 years old and 25% suggesting 60 years old. The majority of respondents believed that having more young people in office would make politics better, with 47% suggesting this.
The poll also indicated that age limits had broad bipartisan support, with 71% of Democrats, 75% of Republicans, and 75% of independents in favor.

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CNN

One thing Americans agree on? Our politicians are too old.

The President of the United States is 79 years old.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

Advice from voters to politicians: Leave office by age 70

It's a very touchy subject on Capitol Hill, in the White House, in state capitals and at town halls. When should an aging politician take a dignified bow and leave the public stage? Americans have spoken.

3 months ago·United States

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CBS News

Age and elected office: Concerns about performance outweigh benefits of experience

In new CBS News poll, many say the jobs of president and senator are too demanding for politicians over the age of 75.

3 months ago

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New York Post

More than three-quarters of voters favor age limits for pols: poll

More than three-fourths of Americans want an age cap on politicians, a new poll found.

3 months ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

Most Americans want maximum age limit for elected officials: poll

A large majority of Americans favor a maximum age limit for elected officials, a new CBS News/YouGov poll found. When asked if there should be an upper age restriction at which point lawmakers are forced to leave office, 73 percent of poll respondents agreed. Only 27 percent of those surveyed did not agree with the…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

More than three-quarters of voters want an age limit imposed on politicians: Poll

Sun shines on the U.S Capitol dome on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 9, 2022. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will hold the first in a series of hearings laying out its findings on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Patrick Semansky/AP More than three-quarters of voters want an age limit imposed on politicians: Poll Jenny Goldsberry September 10, 08:3…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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