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Who Can Vote and Who Can Be ElectedWho Can Vote? Anyone who is - 1) 18 years of age
- 2) a citizen of the U.S. and meets the residency requirements of his or her state
Who Can Be a Senator? Someone who is - 1) at least 30 years old
- 2) a citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years
- 3) a resident of the state where he or she is elected.
Who Can Be a Representative? Someone who is - 1) at least 25 years old
- 2) a citizen of the U.S. for at least 7 years
- 3) a resident of the state where he or she is elected.
Who Can Be President? Someone who is - 1) a natural-born citizen of the U.S.
- 2) at least 35 years of age
- 3) a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years.
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