As the years go by, the faces in the halls of power are getting older. In 1981, the average age of a member of the US Congress was 51. Today, it’s 62. By 2030 it is estimated that, that number will rise.
This trend is likely to continue as our population ages. By 2030, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18. This demographic shift is having a major impact on our politics.
Older politicians are more likely to be cautious and less likely to support change. They are also more likely to be out of touch with the concerns of younger voters. This can lead to gridlock and a lack of progress on important issues.
The aging of our politicians is a challenge that our society needs to address. We need to find ways to encourage younger people to get involved in politics and to make sure that our elected officials are representative of the diversity of our population.