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The Constitutional Checklist: Can You Run for Congress?

In Congress, age is just a number so long as you're at least 25.
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As we discussed last week, there are only three qualifications listed in the Constitution to be President of the United States (and no, being a convicted felon doesn’t disqualify one from being POTUS).

Shelley from Connecticut asked, “what are the qualifications for members of Congress?

Great question, Shelley!

The Constitution lists only three: Age, Citizenship, and Residency. Here’s your handy-dandy chart for the constitutional requirements to be elected to the House and Senate.

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