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hlthe2b

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3. AL law requires him to have LIVED in AL (not merely owned property) 7 years before running.

Reply to dflprincess (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 25, 2025, 05:05 PM

22 hrs ago

To run for Senate (or reelection) there are no requirements for continuous residence.

So, he'll have to get his buddy Trump to arm twist the state legislature to change the law, it would seem.

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/03/can-tuberville-run-for-governor-alabama-republican-questions-whether-he-meets-residency-requirement.html

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville is telling senators he plans to run for governor of Alabama [View all] BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago OP

Does this mean he'll have to move to Alabama? nt dflprincess 22 hrs ago #1

That should be a requirement to be his only residence, when running for office of that state. rich7862 22 hrs ago #2

AL law requires him to have LIVED in AL (not merely owned property) 7 years before running. hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #3

I think we would have a good chance if this is the case - who would support this walkingman 22 hrs ago #4

I hope he's under arrest before then. Kid Berwyn 21 hrs ago #5

He can't run for Governor and Senator at the same time FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #6

If you are an existing Politician DENVERPOPS 20 hrs ago #9

OK thanks for your reply FakeNoose 19 hrs ago #10

His term will end on January 3, 2027 when the new Congress is sworn in dflprincess 17 hrs ago #12

You might be underestimating the magat voting population there mdbl 18 hrs ago #11

Like Alabama, my rube red state usually votes for ignorant GOPers. He'll do well in AL. Silent Type 21 hrs ago #7

Please do! Tuberville and McConnell out would be cause for celebration. dutch777 21 hrs ago #8

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