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Retire Congress North Dakota is a campaign to support a proposed amendment to the North Dakota state Constitution that would prohibit anyone from North Dakota aged 80 or older from being elected to Congress. We were approved to circulate petitions by the Secretary of State on July 21, 2023. Once the required signatures are obtained, the measure will be placed on the 2024 ballot for voters to decide the issue.
The proposed amendment would set a maximum of 80 years and states no person may be elected or appointed to serve a term or a portion of a term in the U.S. Senate or the U.S. House of Representatives if that person would attain 81 years of age by December 31st of the year immediately preceding the end of the term. To read the full text of the proposed measure, click here.
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Why Age Limits for North Dakota?
Serving in Congress has become a lifelong occupation for many members. The median age in Washington, D.C. is far above the median age in America. Representing constituents, reviewing nominations, overseeing government agencies and international agreements demand mental alertness. Serving in Congress is both a mentally and physically strenuous role. With age comes health and cognitive decline, which invariably lead to absences and policy concerns. While these are sensitive topics, we’d be doing a disservice to our Republic by not discussing them. Some Congressmembers remain in office despite questionable cognizance. This also draws to question if these members, often capping multi-decade careers as politicians, are capable of understanding the issues of the day, or if they truly represent the best interests of their constituents?