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Alabama’s GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville’s bid for Alabama governor

Alabama’s GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville’s bid for Alabama governor

Summary

The Alabama Republican Party has decided that Senator Tommy Tuberville meets the state's requirement to run for governor, rejecting a claim that he had not lived in Alabama long enough. The party reviewed Tuberville’s documents and heard a challenge from his former opponent before confirming him as their nominee.

Key Facts

  • Sen. Tommy Tuberville is the Republican nominee for Alabama governor.
  • A challenge argued Tuberville did not meet Alabama’s rule of living in the state for at least seven years to run for governor.
  • The Alabama GOP’s 21-member steering committee unanimously rejected the residency challenge.
  • Tuberville provided documents like tax records, property ownership, driver’s licenses, and voter registration as proof of residency.
  • Tuberville owns a home in Auburn, Alabama, and a beach house in Florida.
  • Voting records show he voted in Florida in 2018 but registered to vote in Alabama in 2019.
  • Tuberville was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
  • The challenge was filed by Ken McFeeters, Tuberville’s former primary opponent.
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