Does the speaker have to be a representative?

Question

Is there a requirement that the speaker needs to be a representative, or could they elect anyone?

Answer 1

No. They do not have to be a member of the House. They do have to be elected/appointed by the Majority of the House-elects, however. It’s an unspoken rule that they be a member of the House, but not one written in the Constitution, which is all that matters.