The U.S. House of Representatives is one of two chambers for the federal legislature. Representatives begin the legislation process, offer amendments, and serve on committees.
Representative must be at least twenty-five years old, have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years, and be an inhabitant of the state they seek to represent.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 5% of enrolled voters of the party in the district or 1,250, whichever is less (party candidates); or 5% of the total number of votes cast for governor at the last gubernatorial election in the district or 3,500, whichever is less (independent candidates).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the New York State Board of Elections office.