Alabama Supreme Court affirms dismissal of Tommy Tuberville residency challenge

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 836

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The Alabama Supreme Court Friday upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a challenge to Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville’s residency and eligibility to run for governor.

In a 13-page, unsigned opinion, the court said the Montgomery Circuit Court “lacked subject-matter jurisdiction” over the case.

Tuberville has faced questions about his residency for years, which he has dismissed. Two plaintiffs who challenged Tuberville’s residency attempted to do so under what is known as …

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