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Tuberville Residency Lawsuit Dismissed | Birmingham News

A lawsuit attempting to block Senator Tommy Tuberville from running for Alabama governor over a residency dispute was dismissed by a judge, who ruled that the legal tool used — quo warranto — doesn’t apply to nominees before election day. The judge agreed with Tuberville’s team that election laws, not this specific legal challenge, are the proper venue. While this case is closed, plaintiffs may still pursue other legal options, like a declaratory judgment, in higher courts. Tuberville’s primary win and GOP certification cleared the way — but the eligibility debate isn’t over. Listen in…

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