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The Alabama Republican Party announced on Sunday that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a challenge that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.

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Who
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Alabama Republican Party, Ken McFeeters, Scott Stadthagen
What
The Alabama Republican Party announced on Sunday that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a challenge that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:38:00 GMT · 6h 29m ago
Where
Hoover, Alabama ·
Why
A challenge, filed by Tuberville’s former primary opponent Ken McFeeters, argued that Tuberville did not meet the Alabama Constitution’s seven-year residency requirement.
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This decision solidifies Tuberville's position as the Republican candidate for governor, setting him up for a rematch against Democrat Doug Jones. The ongoing debate over his residency could still influence public perception despite the party's official dismissal.

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    The Alabama Republican Party announced on Sunday that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a challenge that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.
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    The Alabama Republican Party announced U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.
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