Federal Government

Senate

Composed of two Senators from each of our 50 states, the makeup of the U.S. Senate has vast implications on federal policy and initiatives.

Elections

In 2024, one of Virginia’s two Senate seats is up for grabs. Incumbent Tim Kaine is expected to win the Democratic Primary and will face the winner of the heavily-contested Republican Primary in June.
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Republican Primary

6/18/24
Republican candidates vying for the party’s nomination in November’s general election.
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Democratic Primary

6/18/24
Incumbent Tim Kaine is expected to be the Democratic party’s nomination for November’s general election.
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General Election

11/5/24
This election will determine Virginia’s federal representative in the U.S. Senate from 2025-2030.
About United States's
Senate
Members
100
Salary
$174,000
Term
6 years

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