Alaska Statutes.
Title 15. Elections
Chapter 25. Nomination of Candidates
Section 43. Determination of Residency of a Candidate.
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AS 15.25.043. Determination of Residency of a Candidate.

In determining the residence within a house district of a qualified voter for the purposes of compliance with art. II, sec. 2 of the Alaska Constitution, the director shall apply the rules established in AS 15.05.020 together with the following rules:

(1) a person establishes residence within a house district

(A) by actual physical presence at a specific location within the district; and

(B) by maintaining a habitation at the specific location;

(2) a person may maintain a place of residence at a specific location within a district while away from the location for purposes of employment, education, military service, or vacation if the person does not establish residency at another location; and

(3) a qualified voter loses residence by voting in another house district or in another state's elections.

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