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1. at least 25

2. US citizen

3. resident of the US for at least 7 years

4. live in state you represent

Senator

1. at least 30

2. US citizen

3. resident of the US for at least 9 years

4. live in state you represent

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Representatives have to be at least 25 and be a US citizen for 7 years.

Senators have to be at least 30 and be a US citizen for 9 years.

Both must reside in the state/district for which they will be elected.

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