Tommy Tuberville residency lawsuit dismissed by Montgomery judge

A Montgomery County Circuit judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s ability to run for governor in Alabama, citing a lack of jurisdiction. Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid wrote in the 7-page order that there is “no Alabama case directly on point” addressing the lawsuit’s call for a “quo warranto” [

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 875

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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A Montgomery County Circuit judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s ability to run for governor in Alabama, citing a lack of jurisdiction.

Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid wrote in the 7-page order that there is “no Alabama case directly on point” addressing the lawsuit’s call for a “quo warranto” hearing on allegations that the senator has not met the Alabama Constitution’s seven-year residency requirement to run for governor.

“There …

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