North Dakota Voters Approve Age Limits on Congressional Candidates
North Dakota voters approved a ballot measure setting age limits on congressional candidates, prohibiting those turning 81 during their term. Measure aimed at avoiding age-related and cognitive issues among officeholders.
Key Points
- Measure prohibits individuals turning 81 during their term from running or serving in the U.S. House or Senate
- Not applicable to presidential contenders
- Viewed by some legal experts as a test case for revisiting congressional term limits
Pros
- Aims to address age-related and cognitive issues among officeholders
- Received 60.88% approval from voters
Cons
- Opposed by Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer