Age of Least Resistance: Candidate Age and its Relation to Election Results
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2024-12
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The Ohio State University
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Congressmembers in the United States have a higher age on average than the general public. Questions of accurate representation of youth in government swarm, and many older candidates face criticism. More young politicians are entering the world of candidacy and must defend their age and experience levels against more established politicians, while older politicians are tasked with defending their ability to perform their duties. This research examines the relationship, or lack thereof, between a candidate’s age and their success in their election. Through observational analysis of the (limited) available data, I find that the age of a candidate has little significant correlation with the outcome of an election–whether that be if a candidate wins or loses, or how much they lose by. Some significant correlation is found between winning an election and a candidate’s age within certain parties, but the question leaves much to be considered.
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Age, Candidate, Election, Voter