Alabama GOP Dismisses Challenge to Tuberville’s Bid for Governor

State GOP officials rejected a residency challenge from a former primary rival, clearing the way for the Trump-backed senator’s governor bid.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) speaks during a confirmation hearing with the then-nominee for secretary of education, Linda McMahon, on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Alabama Republican Party has said that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee.

The Republican Party rejected a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor.