Republican Candidate Ken McFeeters Raises Concerns About Senator Tuberville's Residency Status in Alabama
Ken McFeeters, a Republican candidate for governor, has raised concerns about Senator Tommy Tuberville's residency status in Alabama. McFeeters filed a complaint with the Alabama Republican Party, alleging that Tuberville has not lived in the state for the required seven years to run for governor. Tuberville has listed a home in Auburn as his primary residence but reportedly travels frequently between Washington, D.C. and Florida, raising questions about his residency status.
McFeeters pointed out that Tuberville's filings, including Senate expense reports and political action committees, do not show regular travel to Auburn outside of specific events like football games and golf tournaments. He has urged the Alabama Republican Party to investigate Tuberville's residency status to ensure compliance with the state's requirements for gubernatorial candidates.
Senator Tuberville, who has been serving in the U.S. Senate since 2020, is not obligated to maintain continuous residency in Alabama as a senator. However, to run for governor, candidates must have resided in the state for at least seven years prior to the election date. Reports from 2023 indicated that Tuberville did not own property in Alabama at that time, with his family owning a home in Auburn and a vacation home in Florida.
News 19 has reached out to Tuberville's office for comment on the allegations raised by McFeeters. The controversy surrounding Tuberville's residency status has sparked a debate within the Alabama Republican Party, with implications for the upcoming gubernatorial election. It remains to be seen how this issue will unfold and whether it will impact Tuberville's political career in the state.