Governor hopeful's residency questioned

SPRINGFIELD – An Ohio attorney asked the State Board of Elections on Thursday to investigate whether Republican candidate for governor Andy Martin actually lives in Illinois, but the request came two days too late.

"No action will be taken unless an objection is filed, and the objection period closed Tuesday," said Steve Sturm, legal counsel for the State Board of Elections.

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