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Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of challenge to Tuberville's eligibility for governor

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A lower court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit arguing that Sen. Tommy Tuberville does not meet the residency requirements to run for governor has been upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court.

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  1. AL.com

    Alabama Supreme Court rules on Tommy Tuberville residency lawsuit (opens AL.com)

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    Tuberville is on the ballot as the Republican nominee for governor Nov. 3.

  2. Yellowhammer News

    Alabama Supreme Court rules 7-0 for Tuberville, ends ‘residency hoax’ in courts for good (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    The Alabama Supreme Court ruled 7-0 on Friday against the lawsuit seeking to disqualify U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) from the governor’s race over his residency, 25 days out from the election. It is the final ruling in a residency fight that has trailed him since 2020.

  3. Yellowhammer News

    Alabama Supreme Court rules 7-0 for Tuberville, ends ‘residency hoax’ for good (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    The Alabama Supreme Court ruled 7-0 on Friday against the lawsuit seeking to disqualify U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) from the governor’s race over his residency, 25 days out from the election. It is the final ruling in a residency fight that has trailed him since 2020.

  4. Alabama Political Reporter

    Alabama Supreme Court dismisses Tuberville residency challenge (opens Alabama Political Reporter)

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    In a unanimous ruling, Alabama's highest court agreed that courts don't have standing to determine candidates' constitutional eligibility

  5. WHNT

    Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of challenge to Tuberville's eligibility for governor (opens WHNT)

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    A lower court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit arguing that Sen. Tommy Tuberville does not meet the residency requirements to run for governor has been upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court.