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

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

Birds fly by as the sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol on March 18, 2026. Allison Robbert/AP hide caption toggle caption Allison Robbert/AP There are divides on nearly every issue in American politics …

Birds fly by as the sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol on March 18, 2026. Allison Robbert/AP hide caption toggle caption Allison Robbert/AP There are divides on nearly every issue in American politics today. But many voters agree on one topic: Congress is too old. An overwhelming majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — are in favor of setting age caps as well as term limits for members of Congress, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll . …

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