State Representatives are members of the state's lower chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State representatives are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
No person shall be elected a Representative until the person has resided in this State two years, the last year of which shall be in the legislative district for which the person is elected.
Filing Requirements
Signature requirement of 50
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the representative district clerk (major/minor party); Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's Office (independent)