North Dakota Voters Approve Age Limit for Congressional Candidates

New measure bars individuals 81 and older from running for Congress, sparking legal debates and potential nationwide implications.

The measure passed with 61% voter approval and amends North Dakota's constitution.
It is the first state-level age limit for federal candidates, likely to face legal challenges.
Experts predict the measure could test a 1995 Supreme Court ruling on congressional term limits.
Current North Dakota congressional members are unaffected by the new age restriction.
Supporters argue the measure addresses concerns about aging politicians' effectiveness.