Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., announced Thursday that she is leaving Congress after more than a decade to “set a better example,” The Boston Globe reported.

“I’m trying to set a better example,” Kuster said about her decision to not seek reelection. “I think there are colleagues — and some of whom are still very successful and very productive — but others who just stay forever.”

At 68, Kuster is almost two decades younger than some of her colleagues in politics. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is now the oldest serving member at 89. Of the remaining lawmakers in the top ten oldest, seven are Democrats over the age of 83 along with one Republican.

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