He ran for the office and was elected.
To help make California a better place.
Yes, but his terms will become limited after a while..(sadly)
He was the 34th Governor of California from 6 January 1975 until 3 January 1983.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, while a prominent public figure and former governor of California, is not eligible to become Speaker of the House. The Speaker must be a member of the House of Representatives, and Schwarzenegger has never served in that capacity. Additionally, there are no formal requirements for being a Speaker beyond being a member of the House, but political and party support is crucial for the role.
The state of California doesn't have the requirement for the governor to be a natural-born U.S. citizen.
Like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronald Reagan was popular only as an actor until he became Governor of California. His mastery of public speaking and good moral character helped make him a leader.
Reg Park
Yes. You don't have to be a natural-born US citizen, though; naturalized citizens (like, for example, Arnold Schwarzenegger) can become governors.
His name is Arnold Swartzenegger and he can't be president because he was born in Austria.
Although he now says he supports it, when he was governor of California he twice vetoed a marriage equality bill that would have become law with his signature. He also initially defended Proposition 8 (which banned same-sex marriage) in state court.
1983
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, a small village near Graz, Austria. Thal is located in the Styria region and is known for its picturesque landscapes. Schwarzenegger's birthplace has since become a point of interest for fans and tourists.