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Formal:

they must be at least 25 years old

-they must be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years

-and they must live in the area they want to represent

For the senate its very close to the same

-they must be at least 30 years old

-must be a U.S. citizen for no less than 9 years

-and they must of course live within the state they want to represent

Found here: What_are_the_formal_informal_qualifications_for_congress

Informal:

-party identification

-name familiarity

-gender

-ethnic characteristics

-political experience.

Found here: What_are_the_Qualifications_for_US_congress

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