Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Illinois

Obama IL senator in '09?

Is there anything that legally prevents Obama from holding the offices of Senator and President at the same time? That would be sorta badass, and guarantee him a vote every time. If not, what legal precedent would prevent this?


Asked on 11/14/08, 10:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Motty Stone Law Offices of Motty Stone

Re: Obama IL senator in '09?

The Constitution prohibits someone holding two offices at the same time.

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Answered on 11/15/08, 8:31 pm


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