URGENT UPDATE: A significant challenge has emerged in the race for Alabama Governor as Ken McFeeters, a Republican candidate, has officially filed a complaint questioning the residency of fellow candidate Tommy Tuberville, currently a U.S. Senator. This development, reported just hours ago, raises critical concerns about Tuberville’s eligibility under Alabama law ahead of the upcoming election.
According to McFeeters’ complaint, filed with the Alabama Republican Party, there are serious doubts regarding Tuberville’s continuous residency in Alabama for the required seven years prior to running for governor. McFeeters pointed out that Tuberville, an Arkansas native, has claimed his legal residence is at his son’s home in Auburn, Alabama. However, travel records reveal extensive trips to Florida, indicating minimal time spent in Alabama, which could jeopardize his candidacy.
“Public reporting and available records raise serious and unresolved questions as to whether Senator Tuberville has been a continuous resident citizen of Alabama for the seven years immediately preceding the upcoming election,” the complaint states. Tuberville’s son and wife co-own a house in Auburn since 2018, but Tuberville sold his last property in Alabama in 2023. Notably, he only added his name to the deed of his son’s home in 2025.
As the scrutiny intensifies, McFeeters emphasized, “The Alabama Constitution is a covenant between the people of this state and their government. Compliance with its requirements is not optional, nor is it subject to political convenience.” This comes amid ongoing calls from media and critics for Tuberville to provide tax records indicating his residency status, which he has yet to disclose.
In response to the challenge, Tuberville’s spokeswoman, Mallory Jaspers, firmly defended his residency, stating, “Senator Tuberville has proudly represented Alabama in the United States Senate for the past six years.” She dismissed these allegations as a “made-up narrative” aimed at undermining his campaign.
Former Senator Doug Jones, another contender in the governor’s race, has previously raised questions surrounding Tuberville’s residency, highlighting the heightened stakes in this contentious race. Jones is competing in the Democratic primary alongside several other candidates, including Will Boyd and community activist Ja’Mel Brown.
As this story unfolds, the Alabama Republican Party has not yet commented on the complaint or indicated if a hearing will be convened. The implications of McFeeters’ challenge could drastically alter the dynamics of the gubernatorial race, setting the stage for a heated political battle.
Keep an eye on this developing story as Tuberville’s residency issue could significantly impact his campaign and the future political landscape in Alabama. Stay tuned for updates on this urgent matter as it continues to develop.
