short readsJan 30, 2023 House gets younger, Senate gets older: A look at the age and generation of lawmakers in the 118th Congress The median age of voting House lawmakers is 57.9 years, while the new Senate’s median age is 65.3 years.
short readsJun 29, 2021 More U.S. locations experimenting with alternative voting systems We identified 261 U.S. jurisdictions that have adopted some voting method other than the winner-take-all system most American voters know.
short readsJan 15, 2021 A record number of women are serving in the 117th Congress Women make up just over a quarter of all members of the 117th Congress – the highest percentage in U.S. history.
short readsFeb 12, 2021 Boomers, Silents still have most seats in Congress, though number of Millennials, Gen Xers is up slightly Even as younger generations gain representation in Congress, older generations still make up the majority of senators and representatives.