State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. A representative must be at least 21 years of age, a resident of the district in which he or she will serve, and a resident of Florida for at least two years before being qualified to run for election.Once elected, representatives are limited to four consecutive terms but can run again after sitting out one election.he Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the US state of Florida.