Which comes closer to your view about older political leaders?

Which comes closer to your view about older political leaders? Published on February 21, 2025 → Survey conducted on February 21, 2025 on 4334 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

They should retire to make way for younger generations

59%

They should stay in office as long as voters are willing to elect them

21%

Not sure

20%

They should retire to make way for younger generations

59%

They should stay in office as long as voters are willing to elect them

21%

Not sure

20%

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