Eligibility
If you want to run for a Rhode Island office, you must be a registered voter in Rhode Island and live within the district for the office you seek (the district residency requirement does not apply for individuals seeking to serve as Representatives in the United States Congress). See chart below for other requirements.
Office |
Age |
State Residence |
U.S. Citizen |
Years in Term |
# of Terms |
President |
35 |
14 Years in U.S. |
Yes, natural born. |
4 |
2 |
Vice President |
35 |
14 Years in U.S. |
Yes, natural born. |
4 |
No Limit |
Presidential Elector |
18 |
30 Days |
Yes |
N/A |
No Limit |
U.S. Senator |
30 |
Yes |
9 Years |
6 |
No Limit |
U.S. Representative |
25 |
Yes |
7 Years |
2 |
No Limit |
General Offices:
Governor
Lt. Governor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
General Treasurer
|
18 |
30 Days |
yes |
4 |
2 |
State Senator |
18 |
30 Days |
yes |
2 |
No Limit |
State Representative |
18 |
30 Days |
yes |
2 |
No Limit |
Local Offices |
18 |
30 Days in District |
yes |
Check with the local board of canvassers |