The U.S. Constitution requires a president to be 35 or older, but only a lower age limit exists. There has never been an upper one. This has sparked a debate among Americans regarding the need for a maximum age limit for elected officials.
US Congresswoman Katie Porter says age limit is a conversation 'we ought to be having' in run-up to Trump/Biden rematch. With the advanced age of some U.S. political leaders in the spotlight, 79% of Americans favor maximum age limits for elected officials.
Framers of the Constitution identified just three requirements for presidential candidates. Constitutional amendments in 1868 and 1951 added two more, but age limits were not included. This has led to discussions about whether there should be an age cap for presidential candidates.
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals, and places of interest. The median age of Americans is about... This demographic data raises questions about the representation of different age groups in government.
Joe Biden is the oldest president in U.S. history and the second sitting president in a row to set that record. Here's the age he turned... Biden's age has brought attention to the issue of age limits for presidential candidates and elected officials.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have excluded candidates who do not meet requirements to appear on the ballot, including age limits. However, the lack of a maximum age limit at the federal level has led to calls for reform.
In the U.S., the bar for running for president is deliberately set low – only age and citizenship rules are written into the Constitution. This has raised concerns about the potential for older candidates to hold office for extended periods of time.
If it seems like the elected leadership in the United States today is much older than those in charge in the past, it's not just your imagination. The age of political leaders is a significant factor in discussions about age limits for elected officials.
