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How often are U.S. senators elected?
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About one-third of the Senate is elected whenever the president decides it is the right time.
About one-third of the Senate is elected whenever the president decides it is the right time. - no response given

About one-third of the Senate is elected every six years.
About one-third of the Senate is elected every six years. - no response given

About one-third of the Senate is elected every two years.
About one-third of the Senate is elected every two years. - no response given

About one-third of the Senate is elected every four years.

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About one-third of the Senate is elected every two years.

Senators serve six-year terms that are staggered into three classes, so roughly one class (~1/3 of the seats) is up for election every two years.