How long are US House and Senate terms? Here's what's on ballots in 2024 election
Along with voting for the president, Election Day also means voting for both chambers of Congress: the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Congressional elections determine who represents your state in the federal government and which political party will hold a majority in each chamber for the next two years.
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How long are House terms?
All 435 House seats are up for election every midterm and presidential election year. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives serve two-year terms.
A representative must be at least 25, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years and live in the state they represent. The number of representatives a state has depends on its population. Each representative serves a specific congressional district. Find your representative.
How long are Senate terms?
The U.S. Senate terms are six years long. Unlike the House, these terms are staggered among the 100 senators. There are 34 senators up for reelection this year. Another 33 members will be up for reelection in 2026, and the last group will campaign again in 2028.
A senator must be at least 30, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and live in the state they represent. There are 100 U.S. senators, two from each state. Find your senators.
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