Departing Veteran Senators Create Openings for Junior Members
Departures of several veteran senators next year will leave the chamber with less experience, creating opportunities for junior members to step up to lead committees and better push their priorities.
The average tenure of a senator will drop to below 11 years next January, according to a BGOV analysis of senatorial seniority. That roughly matches the average seniority of senators during the Trump administration but falls short of the longevity of senators during Joe Biden’s current term, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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