North Dakota proposes age limit of 80 for U.S. Senate and House candidates, potentially testing constitutionality.

North Dakota is considering a proposal to limit the age of U.S. Senate and House candidates to 80 years old. The initiative is aimed at ensuring competent representation in Congress and may create a test case for the U.S. Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of allowing individual states to set congressional age limits. The consequences for the North Dakota congressional delegation, including Republican Sen. John Hoeven, are undetermined, as the measure's legality under the U.S. Constitution remains unclear.

February 09, 2024
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