PoliticsWhy US politicians are getting older

Hal Rogers, 88, is seeking a 24th House term in November, while the US has a low share of lawmakers under 45 compared with similar democracies. The article examines obstacles facing younger entrants to politics, including the advantages of incumbency and campaign money, through the example of 27-year-old Utah Republican candidate Riley Owen.

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