What are the qualifications for becoming representative?

Answer 1

In states with more than one congressional district, the Representative does not need to be a resident of the district, but he/she does need to be a resident of the state that includes the district.

Answer 2

The United States Constitution establishes the qualifications for members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. According to Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, House members must be 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States for at least seven years prior to being elected, and a resident of the state he or she is chosen to represent.

Answer 3

There are 3 qualifications for people who wish to run for election to the US House of Representatives. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, a resident of the state in which they want to run and have been a US citizen for at least 7 years.

Answer 4

In the United States House of Representatives, you must be 25 years of age, a citizen of the US for the last 7 years and a resident of the State you represent.

Answer 5

You only need the votes of the people to get you there and like most politicians popularity is the only qualification required.