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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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Who
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Ken McFeeters, Alabama Republican Party, Scott Stadthagen
What
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.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:38:00 GMT · 6h 29m ago
Where
Hoover, Alabama ·
Why
A challenge was filed by Tuberville’s former primary opponent, Ken McFeeters, arguing Tuberville did not meet the Alabama Constitution’s seven-year residency requirement.
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The unanimous decision by the Alabama Republican Party's steering committee solidifies Tuberville's candidacy for governor, moving past questions about his state residency and setting up a rematch against Democrat Doug Jones in November.

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