Senator

usgb/ˈsenətər/
noun

A person who is a member of a senate, which is a group of people elected to make laws in some countries.

The senator was elected for a six-year term.
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  • united states senator
  • senator from california
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Election Process

Senators are elected by citizens to represent their interests in the government.

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Did you vote for your state senator in the last election?
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Term Length

Senators usually serve for a set period, which varies by country.

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Our senator was just re-elected for another term.
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Political Parties

Senators often belong to political parties which influence their legislative agenda.

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The senator aligned with the conservative party's views.
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delegatorlawmakerlegislatorparliamentarianpoliticianrepresentativestatesman
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