The qualifications to be a U.S. Senator as specified in Article I of the U.S. Constitution are as follows: Be at least 30 years of age Have been a United States citizen for at least nine years Be an inhabitant of the state for which he is chosen
Andrew Johnson was the only former president to become a senator.
Senator Alauya Alonto
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Yes, it is one of the requirements. If a senator does not live in the state they represent, then they cannot become a senator.
how did lyndon johnson become such a powerful senator
A naturalized citizen can be a US Senator, although not the US President.
He was elected as US Senator in 1952 and took in January of 1953.
Abraham Lincoln became Senator of Illiinois in 1846.
No.
Illinois
yes.
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