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North Dakota would be the first state to set an age limit for congressional candidates under a measure that could go before voters in June.
The North Dakota Secretary of State's Office has 35 days to determine if there are enough valid signatures for the proposed measure to be voted on in the primary election.
North Dakota would be the first state to set an age limit for U.S. Senate and House candidates under a measure that could go before voters in June, though it's unclear whether a state limit on federal officeholders would violate the U.S. Constitution. The move comes at a time of heightened interest in the topic given the advanced age of some congressional leaders and the leading presidential candidates in both parties. At least one political observer said the move could be an effort to create a test case for the nation.
Yesterday, news broke that a Republican state lawmaker had hurled vicious slurs at a police officer. North Dakota's Republican leaders don't have much to say about it.
Yesterday, news broke that a Republican state lawmaker had hurled vicious slurs at a police officer. North Dakota's Republican leaders don't have much to say about it.