The Tuberville residency case is a test for the Alabama Supreme Court

The Alabama Supreme Court is about to face a test. It’s not about Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor. At least, not yet. The question for justices: Can a court even determine whether a candidate for public office can serve in it? This should be easy. It says quite a bit about the state […]

By: Brian Lyman

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 842

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The Alabama Supreme Court is about to face a test.

It’s not about Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor. At least, not yet.

The question for justices: Can a court even determine whether a candidate for public office can serve in it?

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This should be easy. It says quite a bit about the state — and Alabama’s high court — that it isn’t.

But …

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