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 $3,480; signature requirement of at least 5% of the active, registered voters in the geographical area the office represents
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the State Election Commission's office.