This is a live conversation, not a settled one — and not a one-party conversation. Here's a sample of what current national figures across the spectrum have actually said, recently, in their own words.
"Term limits are critical to fixing what's wrong with Washington, D.C."
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Lead sponsor of the current Senate term-limits amendment, co-sponsored by both of Indiana's senators. Senate press release, 2025.
"Our country deserves leaders truly accountable to the people they serve."
Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL)
Co-sponsor of the Senate term-limits amendment. Senate press release, January 2025.
"I think term limits would help, but I don't think they go far enough."
Pete Buttigieg (D), former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Speaking about Supreme Court term limits specifically, as part of broader calls for constitutional reform including the Electoral College and campaign finance. Mediaite, June 2026.
"I've been in favor of term limits before I came to Congress."
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Fox News, 2026.
Open to "radical reform" across all three branches of government
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA)
Said in response to a question about whether Supreme Court term limits should be on the table. MS NOW / multiple outlets, July 2026.
"I've never been a big supporter of legislative term limits."
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
Included deliberately for balance — Warner argues lawmakers should personally recognize when it's time to step aside, rather than a fixed limit applied to everyone. Fox News, 2026.
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