In support of the claim that Lugar claimed residency at an address he hasn't lived at for years, Lugar's staff and others are citing to Article 2, Section 4 of the Constitution which is outlined in IC 3-5-5-5:
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| Senator Richard Lugar |
Absence due to state or federal businessSec. 5. As provided in Article 2, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person is not considered to have lost residence in a precinct in Indiana by reason of the person's absence on the business of:(1) the state of Indiana; or
(2) the United States.
Read the emboldened provision closely. Lugar did not lose his residency at 3200 Highwoods Court because he was absent serving in the U.S. Senate. Lugar lost his residency at 3200 Highwoods Court because he sold the home, moved out and another family moved in. The provision does not apply.
Lugar can't claim 3200 Highwoods Court as his residence as he has been doing for the last 41 years. When he goes in and votes and signs absentee ballot applications claiming that address as his residence, he is committing a felony each time.