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In order to run for President, you must be a natural-born United States citizen that is at least 35 years old and has lived in the country for 14 years or more. Spend or raise at least $5000 for your cause, then register as an official candidate through the Federal Election Commission’s website. To get your name on the ballot, contact each state’s Secretary of State and ask for their official election guidelines and ballot requirements. For advice on campaigning and appealing to voters, read on!