The seasoned few.

• Position: TRENDS AND TRANSITIONS - Legislative leaders job tenure - Brief article

Legislative leaders don't often stay around for long. Here are a few who have beaten the odds.

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John Wilder, Tennessee Senate President, 35 years (legislator for 47)

2

Robert Garton, Indiana President Pro-Tem, 26 years (legislator for 36 years, defeated last year)

3

Joe Harrison, Indiana Senate Majority Floor Leader, 24 years (legislator 40 years, retired last year)

4

Michael J. Madigan, Illinois Speaker of the House, 20 years (legislator 35 years)

5

(tie) Fred Risser, Wisconsin Senate President, 19 years...