Kia Monique Jones v. Shanda M. Yates

Summary

The court affirmed the disqualification of Kia Monique Jones as a candidate for state representative, but on residency grounds different from those relied on by the trial court. Because Jones lived at her current address within the newly configured district for only about three months, her prior residence outside that district could not be counted toward the two-year residency requirement. The court also held that candidate qualifications are determined at the qualifying deadline, and it ordered immediate final disposition without rehearing.