Eleanor Holmes Norton comes out with rousing video after age and reelection controversy
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), the oldest member of the House at age 88, recently released a video in which she portrays herself as a “fighter,” amidst scrutiny regarding her age and suitability for office. Norton, who has served as 1990, faces mounting concerns from her constituents about her ability to advocate effectively for Washington, D.C., especially as there are no voting rights for the district in Congress. Despite this criticism and recent discussions about the need for younger leadership within the Democratic Party, Norton is determined to run for reelection. City Councilwoman Brooke Pinto voiced her doubts about Norton’s effectiveness,emphasizing the importance of strong advocacy in Congress for securing resources for the city. this ongoing debate is further compounded by the recent deaths of several older Democratic members, fueling calls for generational change within the party.
Eleanor Holmes Norton comes out with rousing video after age and reelection controversy
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a video depicting herself as a “fighter” amid calls for her to step aside due to age concerns.
Norton, first elected in 1990, is the oldest House member at age 88 and has faced questions about whether she is still fit to serve Washington, D.C.’s, residents.
“You’ve got to have somebody who not only fights back but enjoys fighting back,” Norton, once known as the district’s “warrior on the Hill,” said in the video released Monday.
Concerns from district residents about her ability to push back in Congress, especially in a seat without a vote, appear not to have fazed her, as she said she plans to run for office again.
“I’m going to run,” Norton told reporters last week.
District Councilwoman Brooke Pinto, a Democrat, has expressed concern over Norton’s ability to work with other members of the House to secure critical projects or funding for the city.
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“Our future depends in part on building relationships with the federal government and having an effective advocate in Congress on our behalf, and I do worry about where things stand right now with that advocacy,” Pinto told the Washington Post. “I don’t think it’s where it needs to be.”
House Democrats have had eight sitting members die in the last 2 1/2 years, magnifying criticism that older members should step aside from office. Three House Democrats have died since March. Had Democrats won the House in the 2024 election by a narrow one or two-seat majority, they would have already lost control of it.
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