<P> In the Netherlands, any adult 18 years of age or older can become a candidate and be elected in any public election . </P> <P> In New Zealand the minimum age to be Prime Minister of New Zealand is 18 years old . Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled as an elector are eligible to be a candidate for election as a Member of Parliament . </P> <P> In Nigeria, a person must be at least 35 years of age to be elected President or Vice President, 30 to be a Senator or State Governor, and 25 to be a Representative in parliament . </P> <P> In Norway, any adult can become a candidate and be elected in any public election, from the calendar year that he or she turns 18 years . </P>

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