Senate average age falls to 63 after midterms
The gist
A large incoming class of younger senators pulls the Senate's average age down to roughly 63 from 65.4.
The chamber stays older than most developed-world peers, and the exact figure is disputed.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026U.S. midterm elections are held; James Talarico celebrates a midterm win in Austin, Texas.
- Nov 4, 2026Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at an election night event in Detroit.
- Nov 6, 2026Reports say the new crop of senators will bring the Senate's average age down to at least 62.8 years, and to 63.
Key terms
- midterm elections
- US general elections held near the midpoint of a president's four-year term, when all House seats and about a third of Senate seats are contested.
- OECD
- An intergovernmental organization of 38 member countries founded in 1961 to promote economic progress and world trade.
Source: Wikipedia