A.J. McCarron, the 35-year-old former Alabama quarterback who announced Thursday his candidacy for lieutenant governor, has never voted.

He registered to vote for the first time on Monday, three days ahead of his announcement, according to records obtained by Alabama Daily News.

McCarron’s nine-season NFL career took him to other states, including Ohio, Texas and Georgia. His campaign confirmed to ADN that McCarron’s Alabama voter registration is his first.

Asked if that should matter to voters, McCarron, in a written statement to ADN, said he is the “ultimate outsider candidate” and political newcomer inspired to run by the assassination last month of Charlie Kirk.

“Charlie Kirk’s words, actions, and sacrifice convinced me to get off of the sidelines and get into the game so we can en

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