The constitutional residency requirement for members of Congress is to be a resident of their district “when elected.” Many political observers thought Romanoff might move to Ken Gordon’s state senate district in order to run in 2008, but he didn’t. Instead, Joyce Foster ran and won the seat to replace term-limited Gordon.

Although he has been referenced as D-Denver for eight years, Romanoff represents both Denver and Arapahoe counties. Part of his district (house district 6) crosses into Aurora. After leaving office next month (just as Barack Obama begins his Administration), Romanoff could move to Aurora, Jefferson County, or perhaps the part of Adams County (Commerce City, Brighton, and the I-70 corridor) that is also in CD7.

Romanoff doesn’t seem like he’d fit the Commerce City mold. In fact, Diana DeGette asked Romanoff to re-district her so that Commerce City would not be in her congressional district. She was quoted as saying “I don’t relate to that type of person.” Democratic, huh?

In any case, Romanoff could make the move if it established a path for him to Congress. His statewide image as House Speaker and Referendum C champion would probably be enough to overcome criticism of carpet-bagging. Let the guessing game continue!