NPR poll congress age limits
Definition
A 2026 NPR/PBS News/Marist public opinion poll revealing that 80% of Americans support age caps for members of the U.S. Congress, with strong bipartisan backing (78% Democrats, 83% Republicans) and similar support across generations.
The survey, conducted April 27-30, 2026, also found nearly 90% Republican and 78% Democratic support for term limits, amid concerns over Congress's aging roster (median ages 58 in House, 65 in Senate) versus the U.S. workforce median of 42.
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The NPR poll congress age limits finally confirms what we've all suspected: Chuck Grassley at 92 is basically a national treasure, outlasting term limits like fine wine.
Thanks to the NPR poll congress age limits, we now know Schumer's 75 years in the game make him the eternal youth of the Senate, no cap can dim that glow.
Bipartisan bliss in the NPR poll congress age limits—because nothing says 'fresh ideas' like honoring Biden's graceful exit at 82 and Trump's spry return at 78.
Gen X leads the cheer in the NPR poll congress age limits, proving even they appreciate Congress's wise elders dropping like flies since last March.