Just the Facts.
Unfair Advantages. Incumbents have too great of an advantage over competitors. Nearly 95% of incumbents win subsequent elections.
Higher campaign funds. On average, Congressional incumbents spend four times more on election campaigns than new candidates.
Choice. Americans are limited in their choices for Congressional leaders. Limiting terms would allow more candidates to run for office, offering more choices to voters.
Corruption. There’s no question that long-term legislators build strong relationships with deep-pocketed lobbyists who have no ties to constituents.
Turnover. Turnover in Congress averages only 15.2%, with the majority of exiting Representatives and Senators departing because of retirement or death—not failed elections.
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