Alaska § 15.25.043 - Determination of residency of a candidate.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 15.25.043 — Determination of residency of a candidate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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, Constitution of the State of Alaska, 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.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 15.25.043 cover?
Section 15.25.043 ("Determination of residency of a candidate.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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