Facing Younger Primary Challenger, Waters Says No One Is Too Old To Serve

He pressed further, asking whether even a hypothetical 100 year old “fighter” should still be allowed to serve in office

He pressed further, asking whether even a hypothetical 100-year-old “fighter” should still be allowed to serve in office.

“The people should evaluate who should be in office with their vote, and that’s it,” she said.

At 87 years old, Waters is among the oldest serving members of Congress and is facing a stiff primary challenger from a younger progressive candidate

Waters has represented South L. A

Waters has represented South L. A. in Congress for 35 years and is fighting for her political life ahead of her June Democratic primary.