Ken McFeeters Warns ALGOP and Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Possible Legal Action Over Residency Challenge

March 14, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters issued a formal notice to the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, stating that he will pursue legal action if the party does not require Tuberville to affirm under oath that he meets Alabama's constitutional residency requirements to run for governor.

McFeeters' statement comes amid an ongoing dispute over whether Tuberville satisfies the Alabama Constitution's seven‑year residency requirement for gubernatorial candidates. The ALGOP's Executive Committee is currently reviewing a residency challenge filed earlier in the qualifying period.

McFeeters' Warning to the Party

In his notice, McFeeters said that if the Executive Committee "does not act appropriately in its fiduciary capacity" and compel Tuberville to swear under oath that he meets the eligibility standards, he will initiate a writ of quo warranto and demand an emergency jury trial under the Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

McFeeters framed his position as a matter of constitutional accountability.

He also referenced Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, which requires federal and state officials to be bound by oath to uphold the Constitution.

Focus on Tuberville's Oath

McFeeters argued that Tuberville, as a sitting U.S. senator, is already bound by oath and must not swear to residency conditions he cannot meet.

Tuberville has not publicly responded to McFeeters' latest notice. His campaign has previously dismissed residency challenges as politically motivated.

What Comes Next

The ALGOP Executive Committee is expected to review all residency challenges before finalizing the primary ballot. A writ of quo warranto-if filed-would move the dispute into the courts and could force a rapid legal determination ahead of the 2026 Republican primary for governor.

The race has already drawn significant statewide attention, with residency questions emerging as a central point of contention.

Tuberville faces McFeeters and "Alabama" Will Santivasci in the May 19 Republican primary.