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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

In a new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress

from Morning Edition · host Elena Moore

The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

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In a new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress

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