Need for strict term limits exposed by man’s new record for time in Congress: In office since 1955
Term Limits articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section is concerned with term limits, legal restrictions that limit the number of terms an officeholder may serve in a particular elected office. Also see our section on American democracy or our articles on nepotism and corruption in the United States.
State Balks at Arkansas Judicial Term Limits
Push to add Arkansas judicial term limits fails to gain support despite backing on local level
Running for Multiple Unpaid Offices in Oregon
Oregon proposal allows candidates running for multiple unpaid offices throughout state government
Latest Texas Term Limits Bill Moves Forward
Texas term limits bill gives new politicians a chance to compete in votes and encourages diversity
NJ Push for Capital Jersey City Term Limits
Throwing support behind stricter local Jersey City term limits on political terms amid corruption
Do Term Limits Harm Government Efficiency?
Researcher suggests term limits harm government by eliminating experience and reducing efficiency
Should There be Rigid Congressional Term Limits?
Rigid Congressional term limits would ensure more turnover and new faces in reformed government
City Wants Longer Terms for Elected Officials
Local council term limits may be extended as city wants longer terms of four year instead of two
Broad Push for Louisiana Term Limits Blocked in House
Legislator lost battle to introduce Louisiana term limits across state offices to stop corruption
Congressman’s National Term Limit Bill Applauded
National term limit bill in Congress would have far reaching impact towards better democracy