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| Missouri’s 34 state senators hail from a variety of diverse backgrounds including business, law, education, and agriculture. | Term limits for state lawmakers were approved by voters in November 1992 and became effective Dec. 3, 1992. | ||
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| Many lawmakers in the Senate started their legislative careers in the Missouri House of Representatives. Currently, 31 state senators previously served in the House. | State senators are limited to two four-year terms and representatives are limited to four two-year terms. The constitution was amended in 2002 to add provisions for partial terms served. | ||
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The average age of those currently serving in the Missouri Senate is approximately 52. The oldest senator is 70 years old and the youngest is 32.
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The initial effect of term limits occurred during the 2002 election when 12 senators and 73 House members were ineligible to run for re-election.
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