Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Tuberville's Eligibility to Run for Alabama Governor
The judge said quo warranto was not the proper vehicle before the election, leaving Tuberville’s residency eligibility unresolved and opening the door to an appeal.
- On Thursday, Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid dismissed a lawsuit challenging Senator Tommy Tuberville's constitutional eligibility to run for governor, ruling the court lacked jurisdiction over the quo warranto claim.
- Plaintiffs Brooke Lynn Dorgan and Justin Jude LeBlanc challenged Tuberville's eligibility, arguing he failed to meet the Alabama Constitution's seven-year residency requirement and citing his $5.6 million Florida home as evidence.
- Reid noted the Alabama Republican Party had unanimously confirmed Tuberville's eligibility before certifying him as nominee, while his legal team argued the court lacked jurisdiction over a party nominee before election day.
- Attorney Barry Ragsdale, representing the plaintiffs, stated they are 'obviously disappointed' and plan to appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court, as the judge's dismissal is a final order allowing immediate legal challenge.
- The constitutional question regarding Tuberville's residency remains unresolved despite his procedural victory; Reid wrote that declaratory or injunctive relief may be available to challenge a certified nominee's eligibility under the Alabama Constitution.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Tuberville's eligibility to run for Alabama governor
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville does not meet the residency requirement to run for governor of Alabama.
Judge throws out suit challenging Tuberville’s eligibility for governor
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— A Montgomery County judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged Senator Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor. The judge ruled the case was filed under the wrong legal procedure rather than challenging the grounds of the dispute over residency. Alongside Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, Tuberville asked the Montgomery County Court to toss out the lawsuit challenging his eligibility to run for governor. The lawsu…
Tuberville likely headed to Alabama Supreme Court over allegations he lives in Florida
A local judge has dismissed a case against Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Al.), setting up a case that will likely go to the Alabama Supreme Court, AL.com reported on Thursday. For years, Tuberville has been plagued by allegations that he actually lived in Florida while running for office in Alabama. Now he's facing off against renewed allegations about his residency in Florida and when he moved to Alabama. Brooke Lynn Dorgan and Justin Jude Le Blanc,…
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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, speaks to reporters after voting in the GOP primary in Auburn, Alabama on May 19, 2026. A Montgomery circuit judge Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Tuberville's eligibility to run for governor, citing a lack of jurisdiction. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)A Montgomery County Circuit judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s ability to run for governor in Alabama…
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