You need to have been one for seven years, but you don't have to be a natural-born citizen. Arnold Schwarzenegger could run for Senate and legally be elected, but he'd have to go to a state in the Midwest to do it--a Republican would not win election to the Senate from California but he could from Iowa or Missouri.
The citizenship requirements for the US Senate are being a US Citizen for nine years and living in the state you represent. The age requirement is 30 years old.
If you are running for the US Senate, you must be a citizen of the US.
There is no citizenship requirement for Eagle Scout. You can earn it regardless of your citizenship.
citizenship, residence and age
You must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years. You must also live in the state you represent.
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No, you can live abroad indefinitely and still maintain your American citizenship.
In the US, 30 years of age + 9 years of being a US citizen
You must be a legal US citizen born in the US.
Proof for residency requirement is a requirement when applying for US citizenship. Minimum for 3 months you should have stayed at the location before which you are applying for citizenship. As a permanent resident you have the option to preserve your residency though for employment requirements you are outside US for more than a year using the N-470 form. The continuous physical residency in the US is preserved this way and helps you for naturalization process.
Citizenship is a fundamental requirement for membership in the Georgia Senate, as only U.S. citizens can hold public office in the state. Additionally, candidates must be residents of Georgia and meet specific age requirements, ensuring that senators represent the interests of their fellow citizens. The connection between citizenship and legislative membership underscores the importance of civic engagement and accountability in the democratic process.
For President or Vice President, you must be a natural born citizen of the US. That means born in the US.