North Dakota Proposes Congressional Age Limit, Faces Legal Challenges

Lawmakers in North Dakota estimate $1 million in legal defense costs for a controversial ballot measure setting an age limit for congressional candidates.

• North Dakota's proposed ballot measure would disqualify congressional candidates over 81 years old, sparking significant legal debate.
• The measure, if passed, could lead to costly legal challenges, with estimates reaching up to $1 million to defend it up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Legal experts and lawmakers anticipate the measure could be unconstitutional, citing a 1995 Supreme Court ruling on term limits.
• Over 40,000 people signed a petition in support of the age limit, highlighting its popularity among voters.
• The initiative emerges amid scrutiny over the ages and fitness of political figures, including President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

3 Articles

Washington Examiner Fox News Associated Press