 The Question:
Hey, I need to know the qualifications to become a
governor.
The Answer:
The qualifications for governor vary from state to
state as specified in each state's constitution. In general most
states require that a candidate hold U.S. citizenship, be of a certain
age, and be a resident or registered voter of the state for a certain
number of years prior to the election.
Here are a few examples:
| California(State
Constitution, Article 5, Section 2): |
U.S. citizen and resident of California for the 5 years
preceding the election. |
| Georgia(State
Constitution, Article 5, Section 1): |
U.S. citizen for 5 years; resident of state for the 6
years preceding the election; at least 30 years old. |
| Indiana(State
Constitution, Article 5, Section 7): |
U.S. citizen for 5 years; resident of Indiana for the 5
years preceding the election; at least 30 years old. |
| Maine(State
Constitution, Article 5, Section 4): |
U.S. citizen for at least 15 years; resident of Maine
for 5 years; at least 30 years old. |
| Missouri(State
Constitution, Article 4, Section 3): |
U.S. citizen for 15 years; resident of Missouri for the
10 years preceding the election; at least 30 years
old. |
Who is the governor of your state? Answer
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