# A. Qualifications and Term

To serve in the Senate, a Citizen must be at least thirty years old, have been a Citizen of the United States for at least nine years, and reside in the State they represent at the time of election. A Senator must maintain their primary residence in their State for the duration of their term. Senators serve six-year terms. Approximately one-third (⅓) of Senators begin their term in each odd-numbered year.
