87-Year-Old House Dem Shuts Down Concerns
Over Age, Intends To Run For 19th Term
Posted By: snakeoil, 6/12/2025 3:54:01 PM
Longtime Democratic Washington, D.C., Delegate to the House of Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton told reporters Tuesday that she intends to run for reelection in 2026. Norton, who turns 88 on Friday, replied “yeah, sure,” after she was asked if she is seeking reelection, Politico reported. When asked how she would respond to anyone questioning whether she is capable of continuing to serve in Congress at her age, Norton stated “I’m going to run,” adding “I don’t know why anybody would even ask me,” the outlet reported. Norton’s comments come after several recent reports have highlighted concerns over her age and ability to continue serving in Congress effectively.
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“That’s not where we live. We live in response to a monarch. This country was founded in response to a monarch,”
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If that is what the people in DC want, why not?