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Eligibility of Congressmen
Sections 2 and 3 of Article 1 of the Constitution describe the qualifications for membership in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Power of Incumbency
The incumbent is the existing holder of a political office who normally has a structural advantage over challengers during an election.
Congressional Terms and Term Limits
Members of the Senate may serve unlimited six-year terms and members of the House may serve unlimited two-year terms.
Candidates for Congressional Elections
Congressional elections determine the structure and makeup of the House of Representatives and Senate.