What is the minimum age requirement to serve in the Senate?

The minimum age requirement to serve in the Senate is 30 years. This requirement is established in the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 3, which outlines the qualifications for a U.S. Senator. In addition to the age requirement, candidates must also be citizens of the United States for at least nine years and must be residents of the state they wish to represent at the time of their election. This age criteria is intended to ensure that Senators have a certain level of maturity and life experience before taking on the responsibilities of such a significant legislative role.