Washington, D.C. – Oklahoma’s 2026 U.S. Senate candidate, Troy Green, has formally pledged his support for an amendment to limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve, aligning himself with a growing nationwide movement advocating for political reform and accountability in Washington.
The announcement comes from U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the non-partisan organisation leading the campaign for term restrictions on elected officials across the United States. In a statement, the group commended Green for joining the initiative and criticised incumbent Senator Markwayne Mullin, who, according to USTL, has “broken his pledge” on the issue.
USTL, which currently counts more than 150 sitting members of Congress as pledge signatories, has long argued that term limits are essential to ending the dominance of career politicians and returning legislative power to ordinary citizens.
USTL President Philip Blumel said Green’s decision reflected a commitment to public service rather than personal political ambition.
“Troy’s strong support of term limits shows that there are individuals who are willing to put self-interest aside to follow the will of the people. America needs a Congress that will be served by citizen legislators, not career politicians.”
Details of the Term Limits Pledge
The U.S. Term Limits Amendment Pledge, offered to every declared federal candidate, reads:
“I pledge that as a member of Congress, I will cosponsor and vote for the U.S. Term Limits amendment of three (3) two-year House terms and two (2) six-year Senate terms and no longer limit.”
The measure would, if enacted, limit service in the House of Representatives to three consecutive terms and the Senate to two six-year terms. Constitutional amendments in the United States require a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by 38 states.
Public Support Growing Nationwide
Blumel said the campaign has seen a significant surge in support in recent years, suggesting that the American electorate has become increasingly frustrated with entrenched political figures.
“We have seen a dramatic increase in supporters wanting term limits on Congress. More than 87% of Americans have rejected the career politician model and want to replace it with citizen leadership. The way to achieve that goal is through congressional term limits.”
Polling appears to support his claim. A nationwide survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that an overwhelming majority—87%—of U.S. adults favour limiting the number of terms that members of Congress may serve. Pew’s analysis added:
“An overwhelming majority of adults (87%) favor limiting the number of terms that members of Congress are allowed to serve. This includes a majority 56% who strongly favor this proposal, just 12% are opposed.”
Such figures reflect rare bipartisan agreement in an era of deep political division. Advocates argue that institutional reform of this kind could rejuvenate public trust and create a more dynamic, accountable legislature.
Challenges and the Road Ahead
The movement for congressional term limits has long faced resistance within Washington. Critics of the proposal contend that restricting service could reduce institutional knowledge and shift influence toward unelected officials and lobbyists. Supporters counter that the risks of stagnation and self-interest among long-serving lawmakers are far greater.
USTL’s backers insist that the reform is not only necessary but urgent. In his closing statement, Blumel reiterated that the issue strikes at the heart of America’s democratic health.
“America is in trouble. Our career politicians have let the people down. It is time to return control of our nation to the people. It is time for a constitutional amendment limiting congressional terms.”
Implications for 2026 and Beyond
For Troy Green, signing the pledge places him firmly within a movement seeking to distinguish itself from what many voters see as an entrenched political class. While the proposal faces a steep constitutional path, the endorsement of candidates like Green highlights how public demand for term limits continues to shape the political landscape ahead of the 2026 Senate elections.
As debate continues over the future of legislative power and representation, U.S. Term Limits says it will persist in its campaign to persuade more candidates and sitting members of Congress to commit to the amendment — one pledge at a time.
