Report: Over half of the 24 Congress members aged 80+ planning to seek re-election in 2026

• Over half of the 24 current members of Congress who are aged 80 or older are planning to run for re-election in the 2026 election cycle.
• This finding comes from a report by NBC News, which conducted a review of the plans of these senior lawmakers.
• The decision by more than a dozen of these octogenarian members to seek another term highlights the trend of older politicians remaining active in U.S. politics.
• The persistence of older congress members running for re-election raises important questions about the role of experience versus the need for generational change in political representation.
• This development may influence the dynamics of upcoming election campaigns and debates about age and leadership in government.

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/congress-two-dozen-lawmakers-80-or-older-more-than-half-seeking-reelection-2026-report)