How to run for political office in the future?

[Anna Komnene]

Other than the obvious stuff (read the constitution), think about it like presenting a resume to the voters.  When people see someone they don't know on the ballot, they usually think "who the hell is that?"  You want what they find out about you to be a good reason to vote for you.  That doesn't mean you need any specific degree or anything, but just take it for what it's worth.