Most U.S. senators appointed since 1990 have run to keep their seat – and most have won
The U.S. Senate has had 43 appointed members since 1990, and 27 of them (63%) have run to keep their seat.
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The U.S. Senate has had 43 appointed members since 1990, and 27 of them (63%) have run to keep their seat.
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