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Younger candidates struggle to break into Congress
Original: Younger candidates are finding it tough to break into Congress
Younger candidates are finding it difficult to win seats in Congress, according to a new report. The piece highlights how entrenched incumbents, party gatekeepers and the advantages of name recognition and fundraising continue to block generational turnover in the US legislature, leaving ambitious younger politicians with few openings despite public talk of renewal.
Why now: Debates about generational change and the advanced age of US political leaders keep attention on barriers facing younger candidates.
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