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.
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The median age of voting House lawmakers is 57.9 years, while the new Senate’s median age is 65.3 years.
The 118th Congress achieved a variety of demographic milestones when its members took office, though it still remains out of step with the U.S. population.
Majorities of Americans say the federal government, businesses and other actors are doing too little to reduce the effects of climate change.
Even as younger generations gain representation in Congress, older generations still make up the majority of senators and representatives.
The share of Gen Z voters who are Hispanic is significantly higher than the share among other groups of voters.
Even as they age, younger generations in the U.S. tend to be more favorably disposed to groups, leaders and countries beyond their border.
More than one-third of Black eligible voters in the U.S. live in nine of the nation’s most competitive states.
A majority of U.S. registered voters say climate change will be a very or somewhat important issue when casting their vote for president.
One-in-ten U.S. adults say they have taken part in citizen science in the past year, and 26% say they have ever done so.
Among the changes: Smartphones and social media became the norm, church attendance fell, and same-sex marriage and legalizing marijuana gained support.
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