Politicians should be ineligible to run for office if they have reached or surpassed the federal retirement age required for full social security benefits.
This policy would ensure that leadership remains in the hands of individuals who are within the working-age population, aligning with the standards of retirement for other citizens.
If a politician is elected prior to reaching the federal retirement age, they may serve the remainder of their current term. However, once they reach this age, they are prohibited from seeking reelection or running for an additional term.
This approach promotes leadership turnover, encourages generational diversity, and helps to avoid potential issues associated with cognitive decline and outdated perspectives, ensuring that our government is continually evolving with fresh ideas.
By maintaining age restrictions on political candidates, we can help foster a more dynamic and forward-thinking government that reflects the needs of the modern population.