Congress Needs a Succession Plan
Congress does not reflect the country it serves — a mismatch that poses a real risk for the nation’s economy, competitiveness and democratic stability. Though half of registered voters are under 55, roughly 80 percent of U.S. senators are 55 or older. By the midterms in November, 53 House members will be 75 or older. The problem is even starker among Democrats: the average age of Democrats’ ranking members in committees is 70 — nearly a decade older than their Republican counterparts.
