Pa. Const. art. II, § 5
- Constitution
- Constitution of Pennsylvania
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Senators shall be at least 25 years of age and Representatives 21 years of age. They shall have been citizens and inhabitants of the State four years, and inhabitants of their respective districts one year next before their election (unless absent on the public business of the United States or of this State), and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service.
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