Constitution · New Jersey

N.J. Const. art. IV, § 5, ¶ 3

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Constitution of New Jersey
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October 2026

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If any member of the Legislature shall become a member of Congress or shall accept any Federal or State office or position, of profit, his seat shall thereupon become vacant.

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