Can anyone run for President?
Can anyone run for President?
user
Oh boy, that’s an interesting question. Technically the U.S. Constitution states that anyone can run for President, but whether the presidential candidate is viable is another matter, as it depends on many complicated factors.  Also it’s rare for anyone to declare candidacy on the day the election begins.  But you’re a little bit ahead of the game, since you’re asking a few months in advance.  There’s a lot of talk right now about what a candidate for the Republican Party might look like.
assistant
Do you have to serve in government to run for president?
user
There is no requirement that the President be a former public servant or government official, or even have a background in politics.  So no, there is no requirement that someone who is running for President have had any previous experience in government.  But you can look up specific criteria for each party.
assistant
What are the criteria for the Democratic party running for President?
user
I think the Democratic Party’s threshold for running for President is much higher, and requires at least 2 years of service in Congress.  So let’s look that up:
assistant
Do you have to have background in government to be President?
user