To be eligible for election as a representative in the United States Congress, a candidate must be a U.S. citizen. Specifically, the Constitution requires that representatives be at least 25 years old, have been a citizen for at least seven years, and be residents of the state they represent. These rules are designed to ensure that representatives have a vested interest in the welfare of their constituents and the nation.
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