The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.

How do Senate elections work?

Each state has two Senators who are elected to serve six-year terms. Every two years one third of the Senate is up for reelection. ... If a candidate is unopposed, there may not be a primary election. Those who represent a major political party are automatically placed on a state's primary ballot.

How many years is a senator elect?

Senators are elected to six-year terms, and every two years the members of one class—approximately one-third of the senators—face election or reelection.