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What Is the Term of a State Representative?

A state representative is a legislator elected to serve in a state’s lower house of the state legislature. The term of a state representative refers to the fixed period they h...

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How Many Terms Can the Senate Serve: Rules, Limits, and Practice

U.S. senators can serve an unlimited number of six-year terms as long as they continue to win elections or are appointed to fill vacancies. The Constitution sets no cap on senat...

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