Question

What are the requirements for House Representatives and Senate selection?

Answer 1

As the constitution says, the requirements to be a Member of the House is to:

• Be at least 25 years old.
• Be a U.S. citizen for at least seven years.
• Live in the state they represent, although not necessarily the same county or district.

And to be in the U.S. Senate:

• Be at least 30 years old.
• Be a U.S. citizen for at least nine years.
• Live in the state they represent at the time of election.