how old must a representative be to be elected?

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives must be at least 25 years old to be elected.

Quick Scoop: Age Requirement

• The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 2) sets the minimum age for a Representative at 25 years.

• This means you must be 25 or older on or before the election/when you take office, depending on how states administer candidacy rules.

In short: if you’re 24, you’re too young; once you hit 25, you can run for the House of Representatives in the United States.

TL;DR: A Representative must be at least 25 years old to be elected.

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