Qualifications for Office

PRESIDENT - Must be a natural born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and have been a resident within the United States for at least 14 years.

GOVERNOR - Must be at least 30 years of age, a registered voter and domiciled in New Hampshire for at least 7 years.

UNITED STATES SENATOR - Must be at least 30 years of age, a United States Citizen for at least 9 years, and when elected, be an inhabitant of New Hampshire (Article 1, section 3 of the Federal Constitution). 

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE - Must be at least 25 years of age, been seven years a Citizen of the United States, and when elected, be an inhabitant of New Hampshire (Article 1, section 2 of the Federal Constitution). 

EXECUTIVE COUNCILOR - Must be at least 30 years of age, a registered voter and domiciled in New Hampshire for at least 7 years.  Must live in executive council district they are a candidate for. 

STATE SENATOR - Must be at least 30 years of age, a registered voter and domiciled in New Hampshire for at least 7 years.  Must live in senate district they are a candidate for. 

STATE REPRESENTATIVE - Must be at least 18 years of age, a registered voter and domiciled in New Hampshire for at least 2 years.  Must live in town or ward they are a candidate for.

COUNTY OFFICER - Must be at least 18 years of age and a registered voter in the county where you are domiciled.  Must also be aware of other provisions of law regarding qualifications for particular county offices.