Anchorage Democrat meets residency rules, judge says
Associated PressJUNEAU, Alaska — An Anchorage Democrat who won a November state House race meets residency requirements to take office, a state court judge ruled Monday. Superior Court Judge Herman Walker Jr. issued the ruling more than two weeks after hearing the case challenging Democrat Jennifer “Jennie” Armstrong’s eligibility to serve in the Legislature, and just over a week before the new legislative session begins. He said he found that her absence starting May 20, 2019, was temporary and that Armstrong “maintained her intent to return while she was away.” He also said case law allows the court “to consider the emotional and physical connection to one’s residence.” “The result of the November 2022 election is accepted and Armstrong remains the certified winner,” Walker wrote. “The evidence supporting Ms. Armstrong’s residency was so strong, that it’s frankly offensive she even had to go through a trial.” “From the very start this case was nothing more than a half-baked political stunt, and any appeal of Judge Walker’s decision would be no better,” Kendall said.
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