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The Alabama Republican Party announced U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party's gubernatorial nominee after rejecting a residency challenge.

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Who
Alabama Republican Party, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Ken McFeeters, Scott Stadthagen
What
The Alabama Republican Party announced U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party's gubernatorial nominee after rejecting a residency challenge.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:38:00 GMT · 7h 56m ago
Where
Hoover, Alabama ·
Why
A challenge was filed alleging Tuberville had not lived in Alabama for the constitutionally required seven years to run for governor.
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This decision solidifies Senator Tuberville's candidacy for governor, moving past questions of his eligibility based on residency, and sets the stage for a rematch against Democrat Doug Jones in the general election.

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    The Alabama Republican Party announced U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party's gubernatorial nominee after rejecting a residency challenge.
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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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