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