State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators 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 Senator 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 100
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the senatorial district clerk (major/minor party); Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's Office (independent)