Democrats intend to challenge Tuberville's eligibility in court, citing his primary residence in Florida and Alabama's constitutional residency requirement.

Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Randy Kelley said the party will challenge Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor based on the residency requirement in the state constitution. Kelley issued a statement Tuesday after Tuberville announced he would run for governor next year.

A 10-month blockade on 447 military promotions initiated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., in 2023 disrupted the flow of leadership and upended some military families’ lives but did not harm readiness,