America's Curious History of Jailhouse Political Campaigns

America's Curious History of Jailhouse Political Campaigns

Can a candidate run for office in America while incarcerated? For the most part, yes. In fact, while it is rare, the Unites Sates has a curious history of jailhouse political campaigns, some of which were successful. Article One of the U.S. Constitution requires that members of the House and Senate fulfill three requirements: All members of the House must be at least 25 years old, and members of the Senate must be at least 30 years old. Members …