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US Congressional Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for US congressional representatives as outlined in the US Constitution.

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What are the constitutional qualifications for serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and how have they been interpreted?

The Constitution sets three clear, minimal qualifications for Representatives: at least 25 years old, seven years a U.S. citizen, and an inhabitant of the state when elected (Art. I, §2, cl.2) . Over ...