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S. presidential race is one for the ages. Democrat Joe Biden, at 81 and the eldest ever to hold the nation’s highest office, and Republican Donald Trump, at 78, are the oldest ever (presumptive) presidential nominees for their parties.
Likewise, the church’s top leadership is one for the books. All three members of the governing First Presidency are in their 90s (a first in Latter-day Saint history), led by 99-year-old Russell Nelson , the faith’s longest-living prophet-president. He is followed in age by his counselors, Dallin Oaks and Henry Eyring, both 91.
These numbers naturally spur questions about the ages and order of possible successors. Both the United States (through its Constitution and a congressional act ) and the church (through decades of practice and precedent ) have established rules for replacing their top leaders. The top five next in line for the Oval Office after Biden are: 1.
Vice President Kamala Harris, 59. 2. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, 52.
3. Senate President Pro Tem Patty Murray, D-Wash., 73.
4. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, 62. 5.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, 77. (Andrew Harnik | AP) Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, s.
