Democrats Reject Boomer Candidates

Democratic primary voters are increasingly favoring younger, outsider or non‑establishment candidates over older, long‑time party figures. Nate Silver documents a drop in the median age of Democratic contenders in competitive Senate contests from about 63 in 2018 to about 45.5 in 2026 and highlights high‑profile losses (e.g., Janet Mills) as examples. — If sustained, this generational shift will reshape who runs, who the party recruits, and how Democrats argue about experience versus renewal ahead of national elections.