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

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.

Waters is facing off against 53 year old Myla Rahman, a nonprofit executive who’s worked in politics

“She’s a force… Since I was 6 years old, she’s been in office, but as I do my work in the community, walk through the districts, talk to people, people want new leadership,” Rahman said.

The average age in the district is 36 years old