Tuberville residency challenge appealed to Alabama Supreme Court

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 573

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Plaintiffs challenging Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor Tuesday appealed a lower court’s dismissal of their lawsuit to the Alabama Supreme Court.

The two plaintiffs claim that the U.S. Senator does not meet the Alabama Constitution’s seven-year residency requirement to serve as governor. Attorneys filed a notice of appeal with the lower court Tuesday.

Barry Ragsdale, an attorney for the plaintiffs, wrote in an email Tuesday that briefs have not …

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