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Eleanor Holmes Norton Seeks Reelection Amid Age Concerns

9/5/2025

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Story summary

Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, will seek reelection amid concerns about her age and mental fitness.
Serving since 1991, she represents the District of Columbia.
Rep. Larry Nadler's call for generational change highlights aging Democrats.
Other incumbents, like Reps. David Scott (80) and John Larson (77), also plan to run.
Eleven of 14 Congress members over 80 are Democrats; three have died this year.

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Story summary

Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, will seek reelection amid concerns about her age and mental fitness.
Serving since 1991, she represents the District of Columbia.
Rep. Larry Nadler's call for generational change highlights aging Democrats.
Other incumbents, like Reps. David Scott (80) and John Larson (77), also plan to run.
Eleven of 14 Congress members over 80 are Democrats; three have died this year.