These 13 Washington politicians are 70 or over, proving that age is just a number

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• Several of Washington’s top lawmakers and politicians are older than 70 years old. 
• The average American expects to retire around the age of 65, but many prominent political figures are well past that age and at the center of crucial moves on the national stage. 

Despite the average American‘s expectation to retire in their mid-to-late 60’s, some of Washington’s heavyweights are hard at work well into their seventh or eight decades. 

As America’s workforce grows older, these politicians are leading action in Washington by building on years of experience in politics, law, and in the public eye to prove age is just a number.

Here are Washington’s top politicians who haven’t retired early.  

Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM): 70 years old

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Source: US Senator Tom Udall

Former first lady and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton: 71 years old

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Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI): 71 years old

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Source: US Senate

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