The current US Congress is the third oldest in history, with senior Senators increasingly holding on to the job for longer. With the recent death of Lindsey Graham and hospitalisation of Mitch McConnell, the debate has revived around an age limit for Congress, which the majority of Americans support.
USSC Director of Research Jared Mondschein spoke with SBS, saying that age alone can't determine who is qualified for the job, but with the rising popularity of younger politicians, some younger candidates are breaking through.





