Burton was an influential figure in Democratic circles for decades as a member of Congress and state legislator.

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Turnover rates in election offices, trending upward for years, have reached new levels. The U.S. has a strong record of ...

Why are politicians in the United States so much older than in other democracies? Consider a new report, just out from ...