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Famed Alabaman Tommy Tuberville has a Florida problem

A lawsuit challenges whether Tuberville meets Alabama’s residency requirement to run for governor.

Famed Alabaman Tommy Tuberville has a Florida problem
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A lawsuit in Alabama state court challenges whether Sen. Tommy Tuberville has lived in the state long enough to qualify for governor. The article recounts allegations about his Florida and Alabama residences and his statements about where he lives.

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Alabama senator and prospective gubernatorial candidate facing a residency challenge

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Doug Jones
Former U.S. Senator (D-AL)

Democratic challenger targeted by Tuberville’s criticism

ALSO MENTIONED  Jordan Doufexis, Tuberville campaign chair

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Alabama Veterans Sue to Disqualify Tommy Tuberville From Governor's Race

Outlets agree that Tommy Tuberville's Alabama residency is being challenged as he seeks to run for governor. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the lawsuit and past statements or residence records that could undermine his residency claim, with some using skeptical or mocking language. Center outlets treat the issue as a residency-eligibility decision for Alabama Republicans and attribute claims to sources.

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