term limits

The article criticizes Washington D.C. for prioritizing political power and donor interests over constituent needs, citing low congressional approval and high public support for term limits. The author, a former member of Congress, argues for 12-year term limits to address systemic corruption and legislative stagnation.

Rocklin Youngstrom, a candidate for State House District 46, supports term limits to introduce new voices and maintain lawmakers' connection to their communities.

A citizen-led initiative in Douglas County, Colorado, seeks to expand the number of County Commissioners from three to five, with a debate over whether the change would affect term limits. Current County Commissioner George Teal argues the proposal could allow commissioners to bypass term limits by alternating between district and at-large roles, while organizer Angela Thomas contends term limits apply to the position itself. Legal precedent from 2000 involving former Attorney General Ken Salazar supports Teal's interpretation.

The article discusses calls from some political figures for expanding the U.S. Supreme Court, with mentions of demands for term limits, ethics reforms, and court expansion by Democrats. It criticizes these efforts as an attack on judicial independence and legitimacy, citing concerns from Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley about eroding the Court's role as a co-equal branch.

NY Post readers in May 2026 discuss the need for term limits for senior politicians in Congress, citing concerns over 'senile representatives.' The letters to the editor focus on age-related governance issues and potential reforms.

Three Woodland Hills residents are competing for the open 3rd District City Council seat in the southwest San Fernando Valley. Incumbent Bob Blumenfield is leaving due to term limits.