# Alaska Stat. § 15.25.043: Determination of residency of a candidate

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.043

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 15.25.043
- **Heading:** Determination of residency of a candidate
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15.25 / Section 15.25.043

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.010 Provision for primary election.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.020 Date of primary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.030 Declaration of candidacy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.040 Manner and date of filing declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.042 Eligibility of a candidate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.042.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.043 Determination of residency of a candidate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.043.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.045 Withdrawal of candidacy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.050 Requirement of filing fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.055 Removal of name from primary ballot.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.060 Preparation and distribution of ballots.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.070 No write-in vote on primary ballot.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.090 General procedure for conduct of primary election.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.100 Placement of candidates on general election ballot.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 15.25.105 Write-in candidates in the general election.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T15_C15.25_S15.25.105.md)

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