When Mitt Romney ran for Governor of Massachusetts in 2002, the Democratic party brought a similar suit challenging his residency. Mr. Romney had been living in Utah for several years, organizing and steering the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The Democratic party tried to convince the court that Romney was not a Mass. resident, since he had lived most of the previous three years in Utah, due to his job.
The court ultimately found in favor of Mr. Romney.
The Romneys maintain their residence in Massachusetts during his period of absence.