In new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress

Birds fly by as the sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol on March 18, 2026.

The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll.

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