Let's also note that Feinstein and Hatch's first terms in the Senate weren't at their current ages. When they were first elected, Feinstein was 59 and Hatch was 43 and then they just won all their subsequent re-elections.
The oldest person to ever be elected as a freshman Senator was James Bowler, elected at the age of 78.
The oldest person to ever be elected as a freshman Senator was James Bowler, elected at the age of 78.
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