How long is a U.S. senator's term?

Six years.

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Why: Senators serve six-year terms, and about one third are elected every two years.

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Answer: Six years. Senators serve six-year terms, and about one third are elected every two years.

  1. Federal government of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States
    who each serve six-year terms
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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