Opinion No.

The Honorable Karl Horton, Chair Green County Election Commission Post Office Box 62 Paragould, AR 72451

Dear Mr. Horton:

I am writing in response to your request for an opinion on the following:

While [A.C.A. §] 14-42-201 is specific about residence upon filing for office, are there extenuating circumstances that would permit a candidate's intent on residence to be sufficient?

RESPONSE

I regret that I am unable to offer a definitive opinion to the question you have posed. The factually specific situations involved must be considered in making such a determination. A finder of fact, such as the…