A judge dismisses a lawsuit that challenges U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama. The suit argues Tuberville does not meet Alabama’s residency requirement for candidates seeking the governor’s office. According to the report, the dismissal occurs in a ruling issued Thursday, ending the case at that stage. The decision means the eligibility challenge is not successful in court, and Tuberville’s candidacy is not altered by this lawsuit’s claims. The sources describe the same core issue: whether Tuberville satisfies the legal residency standard required to appear on the ballot for governor. Details about the judge’s reasoning and any specific legal interpretation of the residency requirement are not provided in the information available here. Overall, the reports agree that the court rejects the lawsuit challenging Tuberville’s eligibility and closes the case rather than ordering changes to his candidacy.