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Bill to Bar Candidates Over 75 Gains 80% Public Backing

5/21/2026

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Rep. John James introduced the RETIRE Resolution to amend the Constitution and bar candidates 75 or older.
A recent NPR/PBS/Marist poll of 1,322 Americans found roughly 80 % support for age caps on federal officials.
Former mayor Rahm Emanuel said Congress could impose an age limit by passing legislation rather than a constitutional amendment.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (86) announced retirement, joining other senior officials leaving office this year.

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Rep. John James introduced the RETIRE Resolution to amend the Constitution and bar candidates 75 or older.
A recent NPR/PBS/Marist poll of 1,322 Americans found roughly 80 % support for age caps on federal officials.
Former mayor Rahm Emanuel said Congress could impose an age limit by passing legislation rather than a constitutional amendment.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (86) announced retirement, joining other senior officials leaving office this year.