JEFFERSON CITY — A Missouri candidate who recently won a surprise victory in the Republican primary for state auditor is now facing questions about whether she's eligible to run.
The Kansas City Star reports that Saundra McDowell will face Democratic incumbent Nicole Galloway in the Nov. 6 general election. Many Republican officials, however, worry that McDowell could undercut the party's chances of ousting Galloway this fall.
McDowell didn't move to Missouri until 2010. The Missouri Constitution says an auditor must have been a resident for 10 years at the time of election.
McDowell says she "established intent for residency more than 10 years ago." Legal experts differ on McDowell's interpretation of the constitution.
Another candidate on the November ballot would have to file a legal challenge to McDowell's residency within five days of the election being certified on Aug. 28.
