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What are the advantages of a House incumbent vs Senate incumbent in the election cycle?
Because the House of Representatives has a term of two years and must run another election campaign to maintain his or her seat, this is a disadvantage compared to an incumbent senator. A senator has a term of six years and has more time to develop a strong voting base to help ensure his or her reelection.
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Did the incumbent win the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson won the presidential election of 1800. The election became complicated because Jefferson and his running mate, Aaron Burr, tied in electoral votes, so the House of Representatives decided the election .
What was historic about the election of 2002?
2002 was a mid-term election. It was one of three times in the century in the party of the White House gained seats in Congress. The Republicans picked up seats in both houses. It also an election in which one incumbent senator from each party lost.
What percentage of incumbents or those already holding office generally win re-election to the House of Representatives and the Senate?
It is fairly high, 95%
What are the two houses of Congress called?
The Senate and House of Representatives.
What are the houses of congress?
House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate
What do you call the Congress member who is already holds office?
A person who currently is a member of Congress is called the incumbent when referred to during an election. Otherwise, a member of the House of Representatives is called a Representative or Congressman/Congresswoman. A member of the Senate is called a Senator.
When can you vote for senate and house again?
The next national election will be in November, 2012. At that time all of the House, one-third of the Senate and the presidency will be up for election.
Can the entire Senate be removed in one election?
No, the Senate is called "the house that never dies" because only 1/3 of them are up for election in any given election year. You can do this for the House of Representatives, though....
What percentage of incumbent were re-elected to Congress in 2010?
The percentage of incumbent house members successfully winning re-election is very high. The low 90's are average, with the 2008 election showing 94% re-election rates.
What house has only one third of the members of this house up for election during any national election year?
Senate
What is the election for in November?
For congress and governers. The president is not up for election this year, but many in the Senate, House, and Governors are.
How do opening day functions differ between the house and senate?
opening day in the house 435 seats are up for election. opening day in the senate, only 1/3 of the seats are open for election.
How many house and senate seats does Michigan Legislature have?
3 house seats and 2 senate seats but the election in 2012 will drop from 17 to 16 so house and senate seats will be cut back
Do governors appoint senators to fill a vacant seat?
yes, when a Senate seat is vacated during a term, the Governor appoints a replacement but only for 2 years then an election must be held unless the regular election date comes up first
Did the incumbent win the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson won the presidential election of 1800. The election became complicated because Jefferson and his running mate, Aaron Burr, tied in electoral votes, so the House of Representatives decided the election .
House of representatives method of selection?
They are always elected by the people for the Senate and The House of Representatives.
What house has only one third of the members up for election during any national election?
The U.S. Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and every two years, one-third of the Senate seats are up for election. This staggered election system allows for continuity of legislative representation.
