A U.S. senator serves a term of six years. This is established by the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 3, Clause 1, which states that each state is represented by two senators chosen for six-year terms
. The terms are staggered so that approximately one-third of the Senate seats are up for election every two years, providing continuity and stability in the Senate
. There is no constitutional limit on the number of terms a senator can serve, meaning a senator may be reelected indefinitely as long as they continue to win elections
. In summary:
- Length of a Senate term: 6 years
- Number of senators per state: 2
- Terms are staggered: about one-third elected every two years
- No term limits: senators can serve unlimited six-year terms if reelected
