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  1. www.senate.gov › senators › qualifications_termsofQualifications & Terms of Service - U.S. Senate

    The Constitution sets three qualifications for service in the U.S. Senate: age (at least thirty years of age); U.S. citizenship (at least nine years); and residency in the state a senator represents at time of election.

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      Class II terms run from the beginning of the 117th Congress...

    • Class III

      Class III terms run from the beginning of the 118th Congress...

    • Class I

      Class II . Senators in Class II were elected to office in...

    • Oath of Office

      In 1789 the First Congress adopted a simple oath: "I do...

    • Term Length

      The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two...

    • Oath-Taking

      A ban on photography in the Senate Chamber has led senators...

  2. ballotpedia.org › State_legislature_candidateState legislature candidate requirements by state - Ballotpedia

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    Alabama

    Members of the state Senate must be at least 25 years of age at the time of their election, U.S. citizens, residents of the State of Alabama for at least three years, and residents of their district at least one year prior to the general election.

    Alaska

    Article II, Section 2 of the Alaska Constitutionstates: "A member of the legislature shall be a qualified voter who has been a resident of Alaska for at least three years and of the district from which elected for at least one year, immediately preceding his filing for office. A senator shall be at least twenty-five years of age and a representative at least twenty-one years of age."

    Arizona

    Article 4, Part 2, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitutionstates: "No person shall be a member of the Legislature unless he shall be a citizen of the United States at the time of his election, nor unless he shall be at least twenty-five years of age, and shall have been a resident of Arizona at least three years and of the county from which he is elected at least one year before his election."

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    Alabama

    Members of the state House must be 21 years old at the time of their election, U.S. citizens, residents of the State of Alabama for at least three years, and residents of their district at least one year prior to the general election.

    Alaska

    Article II, Section 2 of the Alaska Constitutionstates: "A member of the legislature shall be a qualified voter who has been a resident of Alaska for at least three years and of the district from which elected for at least one year, immediately preceding his filing for office. A senator shall be at least twenty-five years of age and a representative at least twenty-one years of age."

    Arizona

    Article 4, Part 2, Section 2 of the Arizona Constitutionstates: "No person shall be a member of the Legislature unless he shall be a citizen of the United States at the time of his election, nor unless he shall be at least twenty-five years of age, and shall have been a resident of Arizona at least three years and of the county from which he is elected at least one year before his election."

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  3. www.wikihow.com › Become-a-CongresspersonHow to Become a Congressperson: A Complete Guide - wikiHow

    Mar 19, 2024 · Make sure you qualify for the House or Senate. To be a congressperson, you can either run for the House of Representatives or the Senate. There are certain basic qualifications you must meet for both, including age qualifications. Make sure you meet those before you attempt to run.

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  5. www.thoughtco.com › residency-requirements-forResidency Requirements For Congress - Weird Details - ThoughtCo

    Oct 16, 2019 · If you want to run for the House of Representatives, you must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States for at least seven years and "be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen,” according to the Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution.

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  6. congress.how › basics › what-are-the-qualificationsWhat Are the Qualifications for Members of Congress?

    Dec 29, 2023 · This guide explores the formal Constitutional requirements, essential skills, and campaign realities needed to become a Senator or Representative.

  7. ballotpedia.org › How_to_run_for_office_in_MissouriHow to run for office in Missouri - Ballotpedia

    This article outlines the steps that prospective candidates for state-level and congressional office must take in order to run for office in Missouri. For information about filing requirements for presidential candidates, click here.

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  9. www.mo.gov › government › legislative-branchLegislative Branch - MO.gov

    The Missouri General Assembly is the state legislature of the State of Missouri and is composed of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The General Assembly is responsible for creating laws for governing the State of Missouri. Missouri House of Representatives. Missouri Senate. Missouri Lawmaking in Action.