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Joseph Marion Hernandez Became the first Hispanic to serve as a member of Congress; he represented the territory of Florida. He served in Congress from September 1822 to March 1823. He later served in the U.S. army in the war against the Florida Indians, leading the 1837 expedition that captured Chief Osceola.
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Who was the first Hispanic American to hold the position of the US Attorney General?
Alberto Gonzales, 2005
Can a naturalized citizen become a senator?
A naturalized citizen can be a US Senator, although not the US President.
What is the minimum age for a represenative and senator?
A US Senator must be at least 30, a US Representative at least 26 years old.
Identify the three requirements for a person to be eligible for election to the senate?
There are three basic requirements for election to the senate. First is age. A senator must be at least 30 years old. A senator must be a US citizen for at least 9 years before election. Finally, a senator must reside in the state he represents.
Who was nominated for president by the northern democrats in the election of 1860?
Stephen A. Douglas, US senator from Illinois was their candidate in 1860.
