Requiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking

HB 2078 requires all candidates for state, county, or local elected offices to live within the specific district they are running to represent. It defines "principal residence" as living in the district with intent to remain there, using concrete evidence like voter registration, driver's license, vehicle registration, or tax filings to verify residency. The bill does not apply to candidates for Circuit Court Judge, Family Court Judge, or Prosecuting Attorney positions. This law directly affects candidates seeking most elected offices by mandating they reside in their district, aiming to ensure representatives live where they serve.