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Old 10-31-2006, 03:07 AM  
studiocritic
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Simpler explanation:

Terms for President are 4 years, terms for congress/senate members are 2 years.

So every other congress/senate election, is considered a "midterm" election. Since it occurs in the middle of the president's term.
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