Chart Of The Day

High reelection rates like this for incumbents is one of the reasons I'm in favor of term limits for pretty much every elected office, at least on the federal level. A somewhat rigged primary system for both parties is partly responsible but gerrymandering is also a contributing factor, evidenced by the significantly lower reelection rates for senators who can't just change the shape of their state to ensure their perpetuity in office. Even given the large populist wave sweeping across the country right now I wouldn't expect these rates to change too significantly this November though for one simple reason: lazy, ignorant people vote.

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