The debate over aging members of Congress is flaring as Democrats confront a series of health crises, retirements, and looming primary challenges that could reshape the party’s leadership ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
House Appropriations ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) underwent surgery Monday at Griffin Hospital in her home state of Connecticut to treat spinal stenosis, a disease that is often caused by an increase in age.
DeLauro said Monday her spinal stenosis surgery “was a success” and that she plans to return to Washington when Congress reconvenes in September. Her surgery comes after three older House Democrats have died this year, giving House Republicans more room for error despite their slim majority.
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Democratic strategist Jon Reinish argued that the party is facing a “generational
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