Young Elected Leaders Project Blog
The Young Elected Leaders Project Blog will follow the 2026 midterm elections through the lens of age and generational representation. Follow along for data-driven analysis on congressional turnover, candidate demographics, and how the next generation of leaders is shaping American politics.
Recent Blog Posts
Blog 1: Congress Is Turning Over Faster Than It Is Getting Younger
Record departures and primary losses are driving historic turnover in the 2026 midterms, but seats are changing hands far faster than the age profile of Congress is shifting. This post examines why a wave of open seats and primary challenges is bringing in Generation X and older Millennials rather than expanding the under-35 cohort.
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