how many years in a term for a member of the senate
Senators are elected for a four-year term and representatives are elected for a two-year term. However, in election years ending in 0, such as 2010 or 2000, Senators serve for a two-year term in order to provide for the redistricting process done in conjunction with the United States census. For more information on the members of the House and the Senate, see State Lawmakers: Minnesota State Government Series.