US midterm elections: Younger politicians could strengthen trust in democracy

The Quick Take
It's no secret that American politics is dominated by older politicians. When 81-year-old Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race amid concerns about his age, it was the then-78-year-old Donald Trump who ultimately entered the White House. The median age in the House of Representatives and the Senate was 58 and 65, respectively, while the average American was just 39 years old.
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