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Judge Dismisses Alabama Voters' Residency Challenge to Tuberville

7/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Circuit Judge Brooke Reid ruled the Montgomery County circuit court lacks jurisdiction over the quo warranto claim against Sen. Tommy Tuberville, dismissing the suit.
Two Alabama voters alleged Tuberville’s primary residence is in Florida, claiming he fails the state’s seven-year residency rule.
Tuberville’s attorneys said the case lacks jurisdiction, urged reliance on the Alabama Constitution, and announced that attorney Barry Ragsdale will appeal.

History

Historical Context

Alabama’s 1901 Constitution, drafted by Governor William D. Jelks and legislator John H. Bankhead, embedded a seven-year residency rule for state legislators among 30 residency clauses. That provision resurfaced when Circuit Judge Brooke Reid rejected a quo warranto suit challenging Senator Tommy Tuberville’s Florida residence, reaffirming the historic guard and leaving further appeals to the Alabama Supreme Court.

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Story summary

Circuit Judge Brooke Reid ruled the Montgomery County circuit court lacks jurisdiction over the quo warranto claim against Sen. Tommy Tuberville, dismissing the suit.
Two Alabama voters alleged Tuberville’s primary residence is in Florida, claiming he fails the state’s seven-year residency rule.
Tuberville’s attorneys said the case lacks jurisdiction, urged reliance on the Alabama Constitution, and announced that attorney Barry Ragsdale will appeal.

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