Age Limits in Congress? Voters Decide | Portland Maine News

Congressional age and term limits are back in the spotlight as Senator Mitch McConnell’s return looms, amid soaring public support for both — 80% favor an age cap, 83% want term limits. Yet voters keep reelecting seasoned lawmakers like 80-year-old Ed Markey, proving incumbency still wins, even as approval ratings for Congress dip. With no official limits in place and constitutional amendments stalled, it’s up to the electorate to decide who stays and who goes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7836ca359dc08a0c