residency requirement

A judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to run for Alabama governor. The lawsuit alleged Tuberville does not meet the residency requirement for the position.

Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for Alabama governor, campaigns on themes of unity and inclusivity, contrasting with his opponent Tommy Tuberville, a Republican and Donald Trump loyalist. A legal challenge questions Tuberville's residency eligibility, but he remains the political favorite despite Jones's efforts to highlight his ties to Florida.

The Alabama Republican Party affirmed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville as its gubernatorial nominee, rejecting claims he failed to meet Alabama's seven-year residency requirement. Tuberville provided documents including tax records and property ownership to support his residency in Alabama, despite owning a Florida home.

Alabama's Republican Party upheld U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as its gubernatorial nominee after rejecting a residency challenge from Ken McFeeters. The party's steering committee concluded Tuberville met Alabama's seven-year residency requirement, citing submitted documents like tax records and property ownership. McFeeters argued Tuberville primarily resides in Florida, but the committee ruled in favor of Tuberville.

Alabama Republican Party leaders will hold a hearing to determine if U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville meets the residency requirement for running for governor. The hearing addresses a challenge regarding his eligibility based on residency.

Francesca Castellanos spent $8,000 on private investigators to surveil Assemblyman Manny De Los Santos, alleging he resides outside his district. She filed a complaint with Attorney General Letitia James, accusing him of abandoning Northern Manhattan for Rockland County. De Los Santos claims the surveillance and flyer distribution targeting his family cross ethical lines.