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POLITICSAug 9 · 01:01 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTELeah Vredenbregt, Emma Wulfhorst

Democrats grapple with age of candidates during primaries

Democratic incumbents in Congressional primaries are facing challengers calling for younger or more progressive lawmakers. In Connecticut’s first Congressional district, John Larson, running for his fifteenth term at age 78, faces Luke Bronin, who is 47. The debate highlights balancing seniority and legislative commitment (like Social Security) against the need for party energy to oppose Donald Trump.

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