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Why is the election of senators held every 6 years, but the selection cycle for representatives is only two years?

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On even-numbered years when there isn't a presidential election, one-third of the Senate and the whole House are included in the election

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The election for senators is held every six years because James Madison defended six-year terms for senators, insisting that six-year terms would stabilize the new national government. The senators also have a longer-term because they needed to avoid being unduly threatened by public opinion, or overwhelmed by the House's larger membership, senators would need the protection of longer terms.

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