Alabama Republican Party

The Alabama Republican Party rejected a residency challenge against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, keeping him as the GOP gubernatorial nominee. The party's steering committee ruled in Tuberville's favor after a challenge from Ken McFeeters, who had previously contested the primary. The Alabama Constitution requires gubernatorial candidates to have resided in the state for at least seven years.

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’s Republican Party upheld U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as its gubernatorial nominee after rejecting a challenge claiming he did not meet the state’s seven-year residency requirement. Party officials cited Tuberville’s voting history, tax records, and property ownership in Auburn as evidence of residency, despite allegations he frequently resides in Florida.

The Alabama Republican Party upheld Tommy Tuberville as its gubernatorial nominee after dismissing a residency challenge claiming he did not meet the state's seven-year requirement. Party officials cited Tuberville's voting records and tax returns as evidence of compliance, despite accusations he maintains a Florida residence.

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.

Tommy Tuberville faces a residency challenge for Alabama governor, with Ken McFeeters arguing he does not meet the state's seven-year residency requirement. The Alabama Republican Party will hold a closed-door hearing to assess the claim, as Tuberville's tax and voting records show conflicting details about his residence in Florida and Auburn.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville faces a residency challenge for Alabama governor due to claims he lives in Florida. Alabama Republican Party leaders will hold a closed-door hearing to assess if he meets the state's seven-year residency requirement, with former primary opponent Ken McFeeters arguing Tuberville does not. Tuberville claims compliance, citing tax returns and property in Auburn, while records show Florida voting and property ownership.

Justice Clarence Thomas delayed a decision on Alabama Republicans' emergency bid to revive their 2023 congressional map, ordering plaintiffs to justify its use by Monday. The map, blocked by a lower court, was replaced by a special-master map that created a second Black-opportunity district and helped Democrats gain a House seat. The case follows a Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act's Section 2 interpretation, fueling GOP-led redistricting challenges.

Justice Clarence Thomas declined to immediately restore Alabama's 2023 congressional map but ordered Democratic plaintiffs to defend the court-approved special-master map by Monday. The case involves a dispute over voting rights and redistricting, with Alabama Republicans arguing the map violates equal protection and Democrats claiming it preserves a second Black-opportunity district.

A three-judge panel blocked Alabama Republicans’ congressional map, ruling it intentionally discriminates against Black voters in violation of the Constitution. The decision was unaffected by the Supreme Court’s recent narrowing of the Voting Rights Act, which the panel said does not alter their finding of constitutional discrimination.