Proposal Number 4, a Question: Measure the True Cost of Living
This proposal would amend the City Charter to: Require the City to create a “true cost of living” measure to track the actual cost in New York City of meeting essential needs, including housing, food, childcare, transportation, and other necessary costs, and without considering public, private, or informal assistance, in order to inform programmatic and policy decisions; and Require the City government to report annually on the “true cost of living” measure. Shall this proposal be adopted?
Proposal Number 3, a Question: Establish a Racial Equity Office, Plan, and Commission
This proposal would amend the City Charter to: Require citywide and agency-specific Racial Equity Plans every two years. The plans would include intended strategies and goals to improve racial equity and to reduce or eliminate racial disparities; Establish an Office of Racial Equity and appoint a Chief Equity Officer to advance racial equity and coordinate the City’s racial equity planning process. The Office would support City agencies in improving access to City services and programs for those people and communities who have been negatively affected by previous policies or actions , and collect and report data related to equity; and Establish a Commission on Racial Equity, appointed by City elected officials. In making appointments to this Commission, elected officials would be required to consider appointees who are representative of or have experience advocating for a diverse range of communities. The Commission would identify and propose priorities to inform the racial equity planning process and review agency and citywide Racial Equity Plans. Shall this proposal be adopted?
Proposal Number 2, a Question: Add a Statement of Values to Guide Government
This proposal would amend the New York City Charter to: Add a preamble, which would be an introductory statement of values and vision aspiring toward “a just and equitable city for all” New Yorkers; and Include in the preamble a statement that the City must strive to remedy “past and continuing harms and to reconstruct, revise, and reimagine our foundations, structures, institutions, and laws to promote justice and equity for all New Yorkers.” The preamble is intended to guide City government in fulfilling its duties. Shall this proposal be adopted?
Proposal Number 1, an Amendment: CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND GREEN JOBS Environmental Bond Act of 2022
To address and combat the impact of climate change and damage to the environment , the “Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022” authorizes the sale of state bonds up to four billion two hundred million dollars to fund environmental protection, natural restoration, resiliency, and clean energy projects. Shall the Environmental Bond Act of 2022 be approved?
State Senator – 59th Senatorial District
There are 62 members of the New York State Senate, each serving 2-year terms.
State Senator – 47th Senatorial District
There are 62 members of the New York State Senate, each serving 2-year terms.
Justice of the Supreme Court – 13th Judicial District
The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction over felony charges.
Judge of the Civil Court – County – Kings
The Civil Court of the City of New York decides lawsuits involving claims of up to $25,000. The Civil Court includes a small claims part for the informal resolution of cases involving amounts of up to $5,000, and a housing part for landlord-tenant and housing violation proceedings. The court also handles other civil matters referred by the Supreme Court. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
State Senator – 22nd Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 11th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
Judge of the Civil Court – District – 9th Municipal Court District – New York
The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Judge of the Civil Court – 4th Municipal Court District – New York
The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Member of the Assembly – 63rd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Judge of the Civil Court – County – Richmond
The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Attorney General
Judge of the Civil Court – District – 8th Municipal Court District – Kings
The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
State Comptroller
Governor / Lieutenant Governor
Judge of the Civil Court – 7th Municipal Court District – Kings
The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Judge of the Civil Court – County – Bronx
The Civil Court of the City of New York decides lawsuits involving claims of up to $25,000. The Civil Court includes a small claims part for the informal resolution of cases involving amounts of up to $5,000, and a housing part for landlord-tenant and housing violation proceedings. The court also handles other civil matters referred by the Supreme Court. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Judge of the Civil Court – District – 2nd Municipal Court District – New York
The Civil Court of the City of New York decides lawsuits involving claims of up to $25,000. The Civil Court includes a small claims part for the informal resolution of cases involving amounts of up to $5,000, and a housing part for landlord-tenant and housing violation proceedings. The court also handles other civil matters referred by the Supreme Court. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Justice of the Supreme Court – 1st Judicial District
The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction over felony charges.
Judge of the Civil Court – County – Queens
The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Justice of the Supreme Court – 11th Judicial District
The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction over felony charges.
Justice of the Supreme Court – 2nd Judicial District
The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction over felony charges.
Judge of the Civil Court – District – 1st Municipal Court District – Bronx
The Civil Court of the City of New York decides lawsuits involving claims of up to $25,000. The Civil Court includes a small claims part for the informal resolution of cases involving amounts of up to $5,000, and a housing part for landlord-tenant and housing violation proceedings. The court also handles other civil matters referred by the Supreme Court. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Justice of the Supreme Court – 12th Judicial District
The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction over felony charges.
Judge of the Civil Court – County – New York
The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Representative in Congress – 15th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 14th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 13th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 12th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 11th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 10th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 3rd Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
State Senator – 19th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 20th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 21st Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 23rd Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 24th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 25th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 26th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 29th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 28th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 30th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 32nd Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms.
State Senator – 36th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms.
State Senator – 34th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms.
State Senator – 14th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 13th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 12th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
Member of the Assembly – 85th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 83rd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 81st Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 79th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 76th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 75th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 73rd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 71st Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 70th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 69th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 68th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 67th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 66th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 65th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 64th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 62nd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 59th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 56th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 53rd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 52nd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 51st Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 50th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 49th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 47th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 44th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 43rd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 41st Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 39th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 38th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 37th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 36th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 35th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 34th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 32nd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 31st Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 30th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 29th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 28th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 27th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 26th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 24th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 23rd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 42nd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Judge of the Civil Court – District – 1st Municipal Court District – Kings
The Civil Court of the City of New York decides lawsuits involving claims of up to $25,000. The Civil Court includes a small claims part for the informal resolution of cases involving amounts of up to $5,000, and a housing part for landlord-tenant and housing violation proceedings. The court also handles other civil matters referred by the Supreme Court. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Member of the Assembly – 57th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 55th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 54th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 48th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 46th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 45th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 40th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 33rd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 25th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 87th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 86th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Surrogate Court Judge – New York County
The Surrogate Court serves the estates of individuals who were domiciled in New York County (Manhattan) at the time of their death.
Member of the Assembly – 84th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 82nd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 80th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 78th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 77th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 72nd Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 61st Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 60th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
Member of the Assembly – 58th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
State Senator – 18th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 17th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 16th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 15th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 10th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 27th Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.
State Senator – 33rd Senatorial District
The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms.
Judge of the Civil Court – District – 3rd Municipal Court District – New York
The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.
Member of the Assembly – 74th Assembly District
The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.
State Senator – 31st Senatorial District
There are 62 members of the New York State Senate, each serving 2-year terms.
Representative in Congress – 6th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 5th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 9th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 8th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 16th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
Representative in Congress – 7th Congressional District
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.
United States Senator
Senators are elected to six-year terms to serve the residents of their state. There are two Senators in each state, regardless of the size of the state. To be elected, a representative must be at least 30 years old, a United States citizen for at least nine years and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.