A formal complaint has been submitted to the Alabama Republican Party challenging John Wahl’s eligibility to run for lieutenant governor. Wahl, who recently stepped down as party chair, resides in Limestone County. The challenge asserts that he does not fulfill the state residency requirements necessary for the office.
The dispute centers on whether Wahl has maintained sufficient residency in Alabama as stipulated by state law. The party will review the complaint before determining his eligibility to remain a candidate in the upcoming election.
**Why this matters**
Residency requirements are intended to ensure candidates have a strong connection to the state they seek to represent. The outcome of this challenge could impact the lieutenant governor race and set a precedent for how residency rules are enforced in Alabama elections.