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How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

Six (6) years.

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  1. Two years
  2. Four years
  3. Six years ✔

Why: Senators serve six-year terms. House members serve two years and the President serves four.

Huh, didn't know that: About one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years, so it never turns over all at once.

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Answer: Six years. Senators serve six-year terms. House members serve two years and the President serves four.

  1. USCIS M-1778, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator? Six (6) years
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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