Why so few young politicians hold office in the US, and why older figures appear to dominate

Summary

A BBC feature asks why there are so few young politicians in the United States and why older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system. The piece frames the question around the idea that the country leaves little room for younger people in politics. The account is based only on the article's headline and summary, which give no specific figures, names or events.

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1. BBC

   21 Oct 2026, 23:52 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports on the reasons there are so few young politicians in the US, asking why older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system.