Ill. Const. art. V, § 3
- Constitution
- Constitution of Illinois
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
To be eligible to hold the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller or Treasurer, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 25 years old, and a resident of this State for the three years preceding his election. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
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