Do lawmakers become less responsive to constituents the longer they serve in Congress? Ford School researchers analyzed more than 611,000 communications between Congress and federal agencies to examine the relationship between time in office and constituent representation, uncovering findings that challenge common assumptions.
As Voters Weigh Incumbents, U-M Research Complicates Case for Congressional Term Limits
Oct. 7, 2026
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