Two Alabama Veterans File New Residency Lawsuit Challenging Tuberville's Eligibility for Governor

June 21, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two Alabama military veterans filed a new lawsuit Wednesday challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's eligibility to serve as the Republican nominee for governor, escalating a months‑long dispute over whether the senator meets the Alabama Constitution's seven‑year continuous residency requirement.

The suit comes just days after the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee unanimously dismissed a similar challenge brought by GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken McFeeters.

Quo Warranto Action Filed in Montgomery

The new complaint, filed in Montgomery County Circuit Court, is brought by plaintiffs Brooke Dorgan and Justin LeBlanc, both Alabama veterans. Their filing invokes a quo warranto action - a legal mechanism used to challenge whether a person is lawfully entitled to hold or seek a public office.

Dorgan and LeBlanc argue that Tuberville, who lists Auburn as his residence, has not lived in Alabama for the seven consecutive years immediately preceding the 2026 general election, as required under Article V, Section 117 of the Alabama Constitution.

The lawsuit contends that Tuberville's residency record is inconsistent with the constitutional mandate and that the state has a compelling interest in ensuring that candidates meet the eligibility standards before appearing on the ballot.

Context: Party Dismissed Earlier Challenge

The filing comes on the heels of the Alabama Republican Party's decision to dismiss a separate residency challenge lodged by McFeeters, who is also seeking the GOP nomination for governor. In that case, the party's Executive Committee voted unanimously to reject the challenge, clearing Tuberville to continue campaigning.

McFeeters has since vowed to pursue additional legal avenues, including a potential writ of quo warranto and a demand for a jury trial, if the party refuses to require Tuberville to swear under oath that he meets the residency requirement.

Residency Requirement at Center of Dispute

Alabama's Constitution requires that candidates for governor must have been "resident citizens of this state at least seven years next before the date of the election." Courts have historically interpreted the requirement to mean seven continuous years, not cumulative residency over a lifetime.

The plaintiffs argue that Tuberville's travel patterns, property history, and previous voting records raise questions about whether he maintained Alabama as his primary residence for the required period.

What Happens Next

The Montgomery Circuit Court will now determine whether the lawsuit meets the threshold for a quo warranto proceeding. If the case moves forward, Tuberville could be compelled to provide sworn testimony or documentation establishing his residency.

Tuberville's campaign has not yet issued a public response to the new lawsuit.

The case adds another layer of uncertainty to an already contentious Republican primary, where residency has become a defining issue in the race.