A new NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll finds widespread public support for age caps on members of Congress, alongside support for term limits. Across political groups, Americans show strong agreement on the idea that lawmakers are too old and that eligibility should be limited by age.
According to the poll results highlighted by NPR, about 8 in 10 Americans say there should be age caps for members of Congress. The survey also indicates Americans support term limits, reinforcing the broader pattern of backing limits on how long lawmakers can serve.
While the poll suggests Americans are divided on many political issues, the reported findings point to relative bipartisan consensus on age-based restrictions and limits on tenure. The poll’s framing emphasizes that voters across parties converge on concern about members’ age and longevity in office, even as other policy and political preferences remain more split.
