Gilbert v. State

OPINION

ERWIN, Justice.

This appeal involves a challenge to the constitutionality of article II, section 2 of the Alaska Constitution and AS 15.25.030, which collectively conditions eligibility for seeking legislative office upon three years residency in the state and one year in the election district.

Appellant is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident of Alaska and of his legislative district since September 17, 1973. On June 28, 1974, he filed as a Republican candidate for the state senate in the August 27, 1974, primary election. On July 5, 1974, respondent Lieutenant…