Voters need to evaluate and elect fit candidates to federal offices. We must perform our due diligence. Ask the following. Have they held elective office at the state or federal levels? What did they do before? Have they served in the military? What is their level of education? Do they have a criminal record, are they under indictment? Do they make unrealistic claims? Have they been caught in a lie while campaigning or in office? What is their physical and mental health condition? From Pew Research: the average age of a U.S. senator is 64, with the oldest at 89. Thirty percent of current U.S. senators are 70-79 years of age with approximately 5% over age 80.

The average age of House members is 57 with the oldest at 86. Approximately 15% of U.S. representatives are 70-79 years of age with approximately 3% over 80. Both parties have discussed term limits, but no action has been implemented. Voters can establish term limits by not voting for incumbents starting in the 2024 primaries, and continuing to do so until Congress implements term and age limits. Current party leaderships are pressing one current presidential incumbent and one prior presidential incumbent. Both candidates are over age 75, and have been, or are under the threat of impeachment by their opposing party. Voters need to send a message to America’s leadership. The time for term and age limits has come. By voting responsibly for non-incumbents in the upcoming and future elections we can implement term and age limits.

Edward Otto

Bradford